Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog

Divorce doesn’t only affect you and your spouse — it also affects your children and can be one of the most difficult experiences of their childhood. Often, children feel a wide array of emotions that they may not be able to articulate when their… Read More

If you’re in a same-sex marriage and would like to protect your relationship with your partner’s biological child, you may be wondering what legal measures you can take. It’s important for same-sex couples to understand that when a non-biologic… Read More

One of the most complex and contentious issues when a marriage is ending can concern the division of retirement accounts. While certain marital assets can be easily distributed between spouses, dividing retirement accounts such as pensions, IRAs, and… Read More

If you are contemplating divorce and you cannot locate your spouse, you may be wondering how you can move forward without serving divorce papers. Importantly, you cannot. But if you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse, you can still legally ob… Read More

Bringing up a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse can be uncomfortable, awkward, and upsetting. However, being able to have an open conversation about financial topics is crucial for a healthy marriage. While initiating a conversation about… Read More

Divorce doesn’t only impact you and your spouse — it also can affect your child’s emotional and mental well-being. Importantly, open communication is essential to help your child through the divorce process. Talking with your child about what t… Read More

Experiencing a divorce is emotionally challenging, especially as a parent. Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how to balance work, home, and single parenthood? These tips for newly divorced parents can aid your transition into a new chapter. Read More

A deposition can be a crucial part of the discovery process in divorce litigation. They can provide valuable information about the issues that must be decided in the case — including asset division, child custody, child support, and alimony. While… Read More