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Which Assets Qualify as Marital Property in a Missouri Divorce?

Part of the divorce process is distributing property between spouses. However, not every asset is subject to division — only marital property must be divided when couples part ways. Property division is one of the most important considerations in d… Read More
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Preparing for a Divorce Consultation

Preparing for a divorce consultation can sometimes feel overwhelming. The first meeting with your attorney provides you with an opportunity to determine whether they are a good fit and allows you to ask questions about the divorce process. At the ini… Read More
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Helping Your Preschool and Elementary School-Age Children Cope with Separation and Divorce

Separation and divorce is hard on kids. It can be especially difficult for younger children who may not fully understand what is happening and rely on their parents to meet their emotional needs. They can pick up on their parents’ emotions and migh… Read More
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Missouri Residency Requirements Before Filing for a Divorce

If you are thinking about parting ways with your spouse, you may be wondering what the legal requirements are for divorce. Missouri allows for no-fault divorce — this means that you do not need to prove any marital misconduct in order to legally en… Read More
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Factors to Consider When Divorcing a Disabled Spouse

Ending a marriage is always difficult — but when you are divorcing a disabled spouse, emotions can become even more complex. There are also a number of legal and financial considerations that can make dissolution more complicated when your spouse h… Read More
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Activities to Do with Your Child to Help Them Cope with Your Divorce

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
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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce

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
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How to Divorce a Missing Spouse

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
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Communicating with Your Child Through Divorce

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
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Tips for Newly Divorced Parents

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
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