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Communicating with Your Child Through Divorce
May 14th, 2024
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…
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When is it Time to Modify a Custody Arrangement?
September 11th, 2023
When parents divorce or no longer live together, a child custody arrangement must be entered into that meets the best interests of their children. However, a family’s circumstances can change over the years — and as children grow older, a modific…
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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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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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Parenting Tips — Before, During and After the Divorce
March 16th, 2023
Once you and your spouse have decided to part ways, co-parenting can become an extremely important issue. While you may no longer see eye to eye with your spouse, it’s essential to be able to put your differences aside for the benefit of your child…
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Understanding Missouri’s Custody Terms
February 22nd, 2023
What Do the Custody Terms Full Custody, Joint Custody, Sole, and Split Custody Mean? Child custody in Missouri is always based on what is in the best interests of the child. However, it’s important to understand that there are several different typ…
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Missouri Court Holds Child Custody Sub-Issues Require a Best Interests Determination
February 13th, 2023
Although every parent wants what is best for their child, those who are divorced or separated may not always agree how their children should be raised. One particular area of contention can concern education and the school the child should attend. Tw…
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Determining Child Custody in Divorce Cases Involving Domestic Violence
January 26th, 2023
Many people who have experienced domestic violence in their marriages fear that they will lose custody of their children to the abusive spouse. Although Missouri courts favor joint custody whenever possible, an exception may sometimes be made in case…
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Missouri Court Holds Joint Custody Award Not Appropriate When Parties Cannot Effectively Co-Parent
January 17th, 2023
Child custody arrangement is often one of the most contentious issues in any divorce case. No matter how challenging it might be, it’s essential for parents to put aside their differences in order to co-parent effectively. Unwillingness to do so co…
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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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Mark A. Wortman
Kansas City family law attorney Mark A. Wortman handles only divorce and family law matters, and practices only in the State of Missouri. Due to this specialty, Mark Wortman has handled thousands of Missouri divorce and family cases and has practiced… Read More
