Revenge On Your Spouse or Move On: Does Your Philosophy Match With Your Lawyers?

Revenge On Your Spouse or Move On: Does Your Philosophy Match With Your Lawyers?

DOES YOUR PHILOSOPHY MATCH WITH YOUR LAWYER’S? I recently withdrew from a case where my client was financially able and willing to pay me to do a lot of work. Unfortunately, I decided that it was the “wrong kind” of work for me. While lawyers often stick around in cases just because they are making...

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Another Thing to Fight Over in Your Divorce- Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

Another Thing to Fight Over in Your Divorce- Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

Americans are waiting to see when they will get their checks from the coronavirus stimulus package, which was signed by President Donald Trump last week. The law will give Americans one-time checks to help them get through financial challenges brought on by the spread of coronavirus. The stimulus checks will be based on your tax returns. But for those who recently divorced...

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Divorce and Self-Employment- What You Need to Know

Divorce and Self-Employment- What You Need to Know

Divorce involves a bunch of financial calculations, including child support, division of property and debts, and sometimes maintenance. These are somewhat uncomplicated tasks if the parties both work jobs where they have a regular W-2 income, and if all they own is possibly a house, cars and household goods. This becomes much different if one...

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Who Gets to Keep Pets in a Divorce?

Who Gets to Keep Pets in a Divorce?

WHO GETS TO KEEP PETS IN A DIVORCE? My favorite child has 4 legs and floppy ears (my son doesn’t read this blog but if he did he wouldn’t be surprised).  Most people that have pets are very bonded with them and the thought of losing the pet in a divorce is unimaginable. With increasing...

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USEFUL APPS FOR HELP WITH CO-PARENTING

USEFUL APPS FOR HELP WITH CO-PARENTING

Parenting with kids’ busy schedules is difficult enough when the parents are in the same house, and many families (including ours) have that calendar on the refrigerator that becomes indispensable in figuring out which child has to be where.  So what about families where the parents are not together and custody time is shared?  Each...

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COMPLETING A DIVORCE REQUIRES BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION

COMPLETING A DIVORCE REQUIRES BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION

Stay balanced to maintain your workplace efficiency. It is an unfortunate truth that Missouri residents may not experience the same level of achievement in their personal lives as they do in their professional ones. An individual at the height of their career may thrive when they are doing their job but may find challenges and...

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PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION FOR DIVORCED PARENTS

PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION FOR DIVORCED PARENTS

How do divorced parents handle all of these? At this time of year schools are gearing up for parent teacher conferences as well as curriculum nights, high school/college informational sessions and a multitude of other activities that involve parents. How do divorced parents handle all of these? All parents want to be involved in their...

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Family Law FAQs

Family Law FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law in Missouri Do I need to get divorced in the state (or country) in which I was married? No. You actually would file a divorce in the state in which you (or your spouse) are residing at the time of filing. In Missouri, you (or your spouse) need to...

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10 Things to Remember in Your Divorce

10 Things to Remember in Your Divorce

10. Get counseling. I don't know how often counseling saves a marriage, but I always think it is worth a shot. In addition, I think it helps people to open up lines of communication that assists in resolving the actual divorce. 9. Get over the anger. This may take a while, but you cannot effectively...

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Living Arrangements During a Divorce

Living Arrangements During a Divorce

People often ask me if they have to move out of their house once a divorce is filed. In Missouri, there is no law stating that the parties cannot live in the same house, and everyone's situation is different. This will outline some of the different living situations that couples can enter into while their...

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