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.
Understanding the New Custody Law in Missouri
August 11th, 2023
What is the new custody law in Missouri? How will it affect you? If you are facing a custody dispute, it’s essential to have knowledgeable counsel by your side who can help to navigate the legal process.
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Emancipation and Child Support Termination
July 18th, 2023
Under Missouri law, a noncustodial parent is required to make child support payments to the custodial parent until the child has reached the age of 18. If the child is enrolled in school, support payments can be extended until their 21st birthday or…
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Categories: Child Support
Make Divorce Easier on Your Kid: Benefits of Divorce Mediation
July 11th, 2023
Divorce isn’t only difficult for you and your spouse — litigation can also be hard on your children. While ending a marriage is always difficult, there is a way that you might be able to make the legal process easier for your kids. Mediation in d…
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Temporary Orders in Family Court
June 30th, 2023
Depending on the complexity of the matter, a divorce case can take months — sometimes years — to go through the court system. But sometimes, you will need a prompt decision from a judge regarding issues such as who gets to live in the marital hom…
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Categories: Family Law
How is Debt Divided in a Missouri Divorce?
June 9th, 2023
Marriage is a financial relationship as well as an emotional one. During a marriage, a couple may acquire not only property together, but also debts. If you and your spouse are parting ways and you’ve incurred a substantial amount of debt, you may…
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Choosing a Guardian for Your Children
May 26th, 2023
If you have minor children, it’s crucial to choose a legal guardian who will care for them in the unlikely event something happens to you. While it’s not an easy thing to consider, you must take measures to protect your children if you and the ot…
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Categories: Family Law
Seeking Visitation Rights as a Grandparent in Missouri
May 17th, 2023
Missouri family law protects children’s right to a stable and safe home, balanced with parents’ rights to custody and visitation. However, the law also recognizes that it can be in a child’s best interests to have an ongoing relationship wi…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Getting Divorced While Pregnant?
April 27th, 2023
Divorce can be an emotional and complex process. Getting divorced while pregnant can be even more challenging. There is much confusion surrounding the question of whether you can obtain a divorce during pregnancy. While either party can file for divo…
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Child Custody FAQs for LGBTQ+ Couples
April 17th, 2023
While there is no difference between a heterosexual divorce and a same-sex divorce, unique issues can arise when it comes to child custody matters for LGBTQ+ couples. For instance, you might be wondering who has custody rights if you started a family…
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Categories: Same Sex Couple Issues
Contested Versus Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
March 22nd, 2023
Ending a marriage can be difficult, but the legal process doesn’t always have to be. There are two basic types of divorce in Missouri: contested divorce and uncontested divorce. When a spouse files for divorce, they may be able to amicably resolve…
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Categories: Divorce
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
