Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
Staying informed is crucial when dealing with complex legal issues. Our blog provides insights and updates on Missouri divorce and family law, offering valuable information to help you navigate your case.
Recent Ruling: Property Division Accounts for Squandering
August 15th, 2009
In a recent ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals, the court upheld a trial court ruling where marital assets were divided unequally between the spouses, the division included money spent by a spouse after separation, and spousal maintenance was aw…
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New Missouri Paternity law signed by Governor takes effect August 28, 2009
July 8th, 2009
On July 7, 2009, Governor Jay Nixon signed into law senate bill number 141, which modifies Missouri’s paternity laws, effective August 28, 2009. The new law revises sections 210.826, and 210.828 and adds a new section 210.854, which will now allow…
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Missouri Legislature passes Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and eliminates requirement that social security numbers be included in family law pleadings and judgments
June 2nd, 2009
Newly passed legislation will finally enact the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act as of August 28, 2009. Missouri was one of only three states that had not yet enacted the UCCJEA. This act will replace the current Uniform Child C…
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Categories: Child Abuse, Child Support, Custody and Visitation, Divorce, Legal Proceedings, Modifications, Paternity
Be Careful When Incorporating Maintenance Into Marital Settlement Agreement
April 26th, 2009
An issue that I have seen a few times, and that was recently before the Court of Appeals for the Southern District, involves the incorporation of maintenance (alimony) provisions into a Marital Settlement Agreement, where the agreement provides that…
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Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) wins approval in Missouri House
April 3rd, 2009
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement act (UCCJEA) may finally win approval in this year’s legislative session. The measure is part of the Omnibus Judicial Bill (HB 187) that was perfected by a voice vote in the House this week. Th…
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Division of Personal Injury Settlements in Missouri Divorce
February 28th, 2009
In a divorce proceeding, a personal injury settlement can be a major asset that will have to be divided between the parties. Missouri uses the “analytical” approach to determine whether the settlement proceeds are marital, non-marital, or…
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Tenancy by the Entireties exemption for Married Couples Holds - Case Law Update
February 8th, 2009
The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Southern District of Missouri has just recently upheld the Missouri exemption (protection from creditors) for Tenancy by the Entirety for jointly owned property by married couples. Tenancy by the Entireties is a…
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New 2009 Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Basic Support Schedule Now In Effect
January 5th, 2009
Missouri’s new 2009 child support guidelines and basic support schedule are now in effect, as of the beginning of the year. The changes and updates are summarized as follows Credit to paying parent for “other children in their custody …
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Categories: Child Support
Separation Anxiety: 5 Ways to Help Your Children Cope With Divorce
December 16th, 2008
The following post appeared earlier this month on the South Carolina Family Law Blog. I thought these were some great thoughts for divorcing parents to keep in mind: While divorce proceedings may pose a great burden upon parents, they often have a di…
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Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Case Law - Part 2 - Imputed Income
November 19th, 2008
What happens when a parent tries to avoid a child support obligation because they are not working or only have a small amount of income? Well, in the eyes of the Court, that parent will be treated as if they did have income sufficient to pay the chil…
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Mark A. Wortman
Mark A. Wortman is a Missouri family law attorney who handles only divorce and family law matters within the state. Due to this specialty, Mark Wortman has handled thousands of Missouri divorce and family cases and has practiced extensively in front… Read More
