Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
What are Your Options for Splitting the House in Divorce?
March 25th, 2024
If you’re thinking about divorce, you will also need to consider how your property will be divided. Significantly, the marital home is often the biggest asset a couple acquires when they are married. What will happen to it during divorce proceeding…
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Tips for Maintaining a Relationship with Your Ex In-Laws
March 18th, 2024
Divorced parents face many emotional, logistical, and legal challenges. While one of the hardest parts of co-parenting is getting along with your former spouse, you might also still need to maintain a relationship with your ex in-laws for the sake of…
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Categories: Divorce
What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce
March 1st, 2024
Whether you saw it coming or not, you might be wondering what to do when your spouse wants a divorce. If your marriage had been struggling for some time, you might already have been preparing to part ways. However, a spouse can sometimes be blindside…
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Categories: Divorce
Missouri No-Fault Divorce Laws: Simplifying the Process
February 20th, 2024
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging situations you ever face. It can also be legally complex, depending upon the issues that must be resolved. However, it’s important to understand that parting ways with your spouse doesn’t nee…
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Divorce and Social Security Benefits
January 22nd, 2024
Divorce can have a significant financial impact on your future. In addition to dividing property, debts, and assets — as well as determining things like alimony and child support — social security benefits should also be considered when spouses p…
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Missouri Paternity Laws: Establishing and Challenging Parentage
January 12th, 2024
Under Missouri paternity law, a father has the right to spend time with his child and develop an emotional bond with them — regardless of whether they are married to the child’s mother. If the child’s mother will not recognize the father, paren…
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LGBTQ+ Family Law: Unique Issues Faced During Divorce
December 20th, 2023
Ending a marriage is never an easy process — and there can be even more legal challenges in an LGBTQ+ divorce. If you are in a same-sex marriage, you might face distinct issues related to custody rights, child support, alimony, and property divisio…
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Categories: LGBTQ+ Family Law
Telling Your Children About Divorce
December 15th, 2023
Divorce isn’t only stressful for the parents — it can have a tremendous emotional impact on your child. While a child’s emotional reactions can depend on their age and emotional development at the time of divorce, it’s not uncommon for a chil…
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Can I Keep My Wedding Ring After Divorce?
November 28th, 2023
While the engagement ring is symbolic of a promise to marry, the wedding ring represents a couple’s commitment to each other. Unfortunately, not all marriages work out — and if you are considering divorce, you might be wondering what to do with y…
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What Happens to Family Pets in Divorce?
November 17th, 2023
Divorce impacts every member of the family, and that also includes the pets. Deciding who will have custody of the dog, cat, bird, or other animal can be one of the most emotional issues faced in divorce. While most people view their pets as beloved…
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Categories: Divorce