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Valuing the Assets and Debts of an Inherited Family Business in a Missouri Divorce
October 31st, 2022
When two people get divorced in Missouri, they must divide many or most of their assets and debts. If either spouse owns a business, that is an asset that might be subject to division. The entire business could be a marital asset, or the divorce migh…
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What are my Divorce Rights as a Father?
August 29th, 2022
Missouri law presumes that a child is best served by having both parents play an active role in their lives. In some situations, fathers may have to go through a few extra steps to assert their parental rights, such as when they were not married to t…
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Divorce Mediation: Keep Decision-Making Power In Your Hands
July 25th, 2022
Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences many people will endure in their lives. Going through the divorce process can bring up a wide range of negative emotions, including grief and anger. The nature of a divorce proceeding makes many of the…
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Is Collaborative Divorce A Better Fit For Your Family?
June 24th, 2022
Divorce can bring a wide range of emotions, including anger, resentment, and grief, but sometimes also relief and hope. The standard procedure for divorce in Missouri closely resembles a lawsuit, which can often make the negative emotions even worse.…
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How Long After Divorce Can You Remarry in Missouri
April 29th, 2022
Divorce marks the end of a marriage and the beginning of a new chapter of a person’s life. Sometimes, a new chapter includes a new marriage. What do Missouri’s family laws say about getting married after a divorce? Missouri does not place any spe…
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What is a Gray Divorce?
April 20th, 2022
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for everyone involved. While the country’s overall divorce rate appears to be near its lowest point in about half a century, the rate for older adults has increased in the past couple of decades. This tr…
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How to Value a Business in a Divorce
December 15th, 2021
Missouri family law states that most assets acquired during a marriage are marital property, which is subject to division in a divorce case. If either spouse owns a business, all or part of their ownership stake in that business might be marital prop…
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Practice Area: Rights of the Unwed / Cohabitation Rights in Missouri
October 15th, 2021
The number of people in romantic, committed relationships who live together without getting married has grown at an enormous rate in the past few decades. People might live together before getting married, while engaged, or with no plans to get marri…
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Divorce FAQ: How Long Does a Divorce Take in Missouri?
September 20th, 2021
How long does it take to get a divorce in Missouri? This is a question that family lawyers hear often. Divorce is a difficult, often painful process, but it does not always have to be a lengthy one. The amount of time it takes to finalize a divorce d…
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Legal Challenges a Blended Family May Face During Divorce
August 18th, 2021
Blended families have become more and more common in the past few decades. Families always come with challenges, but a family composed of stepparents and stepsiblings can present a distinct set of challenges. Similar challenges are likely to arise if…
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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
