Mediation or litigation? Discover which divorce option suits you best. Explore the differences between divorce mediation vs. litigation. Most people are familiar with divorce litigation. However, there is an alternative method to part ways with your…
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Parting ways with your spouse can bring many changes to your life — including your financial circumstances. Notably, going from a household with two salaries to one may require careful planning and many lifestyle adjustments. While the financial co…
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During the course of your marriage, you may incur a variety of debts. If these debts become too difficult to manage, some divorcing couples might consider the pros and cons of discharging them in bankruptcy. However, you may be wondering what the imp…
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Parting ways with your spouse doesn’t always have to be contentious. If you share children with your spouse or would like to maintain a good relationship with them for other reasons, you might be wondering how to have an amicable divorce. An uncont…
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Divorce is never easy, but an uncontested divorce is certainly easier than a high-conflict divorce process ending in a contentious trial. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on the terms of their divorce, meaning that there is no reason for…
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Divorce can bring many changes to your life, including your financial situation. There are various tax implications when it comes to parting ways with your spouse to be aware of — and your taxes may look very different after divorce than they did d…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kansas City, Missouri 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… Read More