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.
Valuing the Assets and Debts of an Inherited Family Business in a Missouri Divorce
October 31st, 2022
When two people get divorced in Missouri, they must divide many or most of their assets and debts. If either spouse owns a business, that is an asset that might be subject to division. The entire business could be a marital asset, or the divorce migh…
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Categories: Divorce
At what age can a child refuse visitation in Missouri?
October 17th, 2022
Children who are subject to a child custody order typically have a schedule for visitation, also known as “parenting time,” with each parent. They may reside primarily with one parent, known as the “custodial parent,” and see the “non-custo…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Getting a Divorce When You Have a Special Needs Child
September 30th, 2022
Divorce is a difficult process under the best of circumstances. You must deal with a wide range of emotions in addition to all of the legal and practical issues. If you have children, you must help them through a confusing and painful time. A divorce…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Can I Travel Internationally With My Child Under a Missouri Custody Order?
September 15th, 2022
Parents often travel with children for a variety of purposes, such as visiting family or going on vacation. It is easy to take the ability to travel with one’s own children for granted, but when a child is subject to a Missouri child custody order,…
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What are my Divorce Rights as a Father?
August 29th, 2022
Missouri law presumes that a child is best served by having both parents play an active role in their lives. In some situations, fathers may have to go through a few extra steps to assert their parental rights, such as when they were not married to t…
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Categories: Divorce
What to Ask a Potential Child Custody Lawyer In Missouri
August 19th, 2022
Child custody disputes are among the most difficult experiences many people will face. A conflict may occur as part of a divorce in which the divorcing parties have minor children, or it could arise between parents who never married. A parent may ask…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Divorce Mediation: Keep Decision-Making Power In Your Hands
July 25th, 2022
Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences many people will endure in their lives. Going through the divorce process can bring up a wide range of negative emotions, including grief and anger. The nature of a divorce proceeding makes many of the…
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Categories: Divorce
Bills in Missouri Legislature Push for Change in Child Custody Laws
July 18th, 2022
Two bills pending in the Missouri Legislature would make changes in child custody laws to expand the rights of both parents in custody disputes. Bills in both houses of the state legislature would modify the factors courts should consider when decidi…
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Categories: Custody and Visitation
Is Collaborative Divorce A Better Fit For Your Family?
June 24th, 2022
Divorce can bring a wide range of emotions, including anger, resentment, and grief, but sometimes also relief and hope. The standard procedure for divorce in Missouri closely resembles a lawsuit, which can often make the negative emotions even worse.…
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Categories: Divorce
Handwritten Provisions for Maintenance Not Modifiable
June 21st, 2022
In Missouri divorce cases, courts may award spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony, to a spouse in certain situations. The parties to a divorce may also enter into a settlement agreement that includes spousal maintenance. A cou…
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Categories: Child Support
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
