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.
When Bankruptcy Meets Divorce
May 15th, 2007
Just over two years ago, President George W. Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005, which became effective Oct. 17, 2005. If you are getting divorced, this new bankruptcy law could concern you. Reaso…
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Categories: Divorce
Parenting showdown: Moms vs. Dads Couples' fights on raising kids can significantly impact all family members
May 3rd, 2007
Child-rearing is often a sensitive and complicated issue for couples, and many argue about just how to properly raise their young. But for children, major parental disagreement is a source of mixed messages and confusion that may undermine the attitu…
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Courts Bulletin : April Family Law Cases
April 23rd, 2007
Burden of proof of stalking for order of protection. Thomas Schwalm, Respondent v. Lori Schwalm, Appellant, No. 87829 (Mo. App. E.D., March 20, 2007), Richter, P.J. This case is instructional to the extent it discusses the failure of proof that requi…
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8 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan
April 11th, 2007
One very important, and often overlooked, factor to consider as part of your dissolution of marriage is a re-evaluation, (or first evaluation as is often the case) of your estate plan. If there is no plan in place, the laws that will determine how yo…
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Divorce Planning
March 28th, 2007
Divorce: Preplanning Strategies Nobody marries with the expectation of failure. Married couples never contemplate that the person they once loved could later seem to be a stranger and perhaps even an enemy. Yet, statistics paint an ugly picture. Appr…
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Categories: Divorce
CPA's as Forensic Accountants in Divorce
March 23rd, 2007
The following article has recently appeared on at least a few of the family law blogs, which I found to be particularly interesting. Thanks to the Oklahoma Family Law Blog and the Georgia Family Law Blog for sharing this information with us. Marriage…
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Judge ordered DNA test on Anna Nicole Smith's daughter
March 21st, 2007
And in the fabulous world of family law entertainment news… NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A Bahamian judge ordered a DNA test Tuesday on Anna Nicole Smith’s infant daughter to identify the girl’s father, an attorney for the baby’s…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Jackson County Parenting Together Living Apart Class Information
March 14th, 2007
The following post is information for clients who have paternity or custody actions pending in Eastern or Western Jackson county Missouri about the PTLA program which is required by the Court. PTLA (Parenting Together Living Apart) is a parent educat…
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Tips for a Smarter Divorce
March 13th, 2007
The Oklahoma Family Law Blog had a great post yesterday offering tips for a smarter divorce. The post is reproduced as follows: The best advice about divorce would be to prevent it if possible; nearly half of all marriages end that way–sort of.…
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Categories: Divorce
Study: Few Have Rainy Day Savings
February 28th, 2007
Considering the fact that financial issues are a significant cause of stress on the family, I thought the following article, recently published at msnbc.com provided some very useful information. It is republished below: Most Americans have no emerge…
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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
