The father of a child typically needs to establish paternity if he intends to seek shared custody or parenting time. Paternity for a child is often established right at the time of birth. In Missouri, there is a presumption of paternity when a married couple welcomes...
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How social media activity can hurt someone’s divorce strategy
Individuals who are going through a difficult or dramatic experience often turn to social media as an expressive an informative outlet. Posting online can be a way to vent one's intense emotions. It can also help keep someone's social acquaintances informed about...
Is staying in one’s home a smart goal during a Missouri divorce?
Certain aspects of divorce proceedings tend to trigger emotional responses. People feel a sense of attachment to certain assets, such as their retirement savings and the homes where they live. They may find it very difficult to negotiate a way to share those resources...
The name on a financial account doesn’t matter during divorce
One of the first things people do when preparing for divorce in Missouri is to review their resources. Married couples generally need to divide their shared property but can potentially protect their separate property from division in a divorce. Many Missouri...
3 credit card issues to address during a Missouri divorce
Credit cards are an important financial tool for most modern families. Married couples often rely on credit cards to cover unusual expenses that crop up between paychecks or budgetary shortfalls when there is a sudden drop in household income. Credit card use can...
What people need to know about Missouri orders of protection
When people fear domestic violence or stalking, they can turn to the courts. The Missouri courts have the authority to issue an order of protection. Such orders limit the interactions that the person seeking the order can have with a person they claim has abused or...
3 professionals other than lawyers who can help during a divorce
The average adult accepts that they need professional support during a divorce. Most people understand that there are significant risks involved in attempting to divorce without legal representation. They will bring in a lawyer to advise them throughout the process,...
How might one spouse’s cheating impact a Missouri divorce?
Adultery is one of the most common reasons that people file for divorce in Missouri. The discovery that a spouse has been unfaithful may make someone feel as though there is no trust remaining in the relationship. Many people leave a marriage with someone who cheated...
Who is a putative father and what is their role in a child’s life?
In family law, the term "putative father" carries significant weight. What exactly does it mean, and what role do putative fathers play in a child's life? A putative father refers to a man who is presumed to be the biological father of a child but has not yet...
What factors influence Missouri spousal support or maintenance?
Adults who separate or divorce generally recognize that child support is a necessary part of co-parenting arrangements. Financial obligations often fall to the higher-earning adult or the one who spends less time with the children. However, sometimes there will also...