Ending a marriage can have significant financial consequences — which can sometimes make bankruptcy and divorce go hand in hand. While filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may help to give you a fresh start, it’s important to understand that not all d…
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Divorce is an area of the law that is often clouded with myths. These misconceptions can cause a significant amount of stress if you are considering ending your marriage. While the facts and circumstances of every case are different, it’s important…
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Many people use social media every day to keep in touch with friends and family. While these platforms can also be a place to vent and share opinions, it’s important to keep in mind that social media and divorce can be a problematic combination. Ev…
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Divorce litigation isn’t the only way to end your marriage. There are several forms of alternative dispute resolution that can allow you and your spouse to resolve the issues that must be determined and divorce without going to court. Specifically,…
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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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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