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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce
June 28th, 2024
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…
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How to Divorce a Missing Spouse
June 20th, 2024
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…
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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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Tips for Newly Divorced Parents
April 30th, 2024
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.
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What is a Divorce Deposition? How Can I Prepare?
April 16th, 2024
A deposition can be a crucial part of the discovery process in divorce litigation. They can provide valuable information about the issues that must be decided in the case — including asset division, child custody, child support, and alimony. While…
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What are Your Options for Splitting the House in Divorce?
March 25th, 2024
If you’re thinking about divorce, you will also need to consider how your property will be divided. Significantly, the marital home is often the biggest asset a couple acquires when they are married. What will happen to it during divorce proceeding…
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Tips for Maintaining a Relationship with Your Ex In-Laws
March 18th, 2024
Divorced parents face many emotional, logistical, and legal challenges. While one of the hardest parts of co-parenting is getting along with your former spouse, you might also still need to maintain a relationship with your ex in-laws for the sake of…
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What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce
March 1st, 2024
Whether you saw it coming or not, you might be wondering what to do when your spouse wants a divorce. If your marriage had been struggling for some time, you might already have been preparing to part ways. However, a spouse can sometimes be blindside…
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Missouri No-Fault Divorce Laws: Simplifying the Process
February 20th, 2024
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging situations you ever face. It can also be legally complex, depending upon the issues that must be resolved. However, it’s important to understand that parting ways with your spouse doesn’t nee…
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Divorce and Social Security Benefits
January 22nd, 2024
Divorce can have a significant financial impact on your future. In addition to dividing property, debts, and assets — as well as determining things like alimony and child support — social security benefits should also be considered when spouses p…
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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
