St. Charles Family Law Blog
4 tips for using social media during your divorce
You likely use social media to engage with current events and news content, share information and connect with friends and family who do not live close to you. According to the Pew Research Center, 72% of people in the U.S. use social media in some form. Even though...
How likely is joint custody in your Missouri divorce?
Once you decide to file for divorce, you probably want to see your ex as little as possible. Many people seeking a divorce may try to completely avoid their former spouse, but doing so really isn't possible if you share children. After all, you will see each other...
Are you a father who wants custody or visitation rights?
As a father, it’s natural to have concerns about child custody and visitation rights. After all, there’s a long-standing myth that mothers always end up with physical custody of their children as a result of divorce. While you’re sure to have questions and concerns,...
How to talk with your kids about divorce in a healthy way
Some conversations that you need to have with your children will undoubtedly be unpleasant or emotional. Needing to address the fact that you and their other parent soon intend to divorce will not be a fun conversation. However, it is an important one. The way that...
A post-decree modification can help you update a parenting plan
When you divorce in Missouri, the courts have to make numerous decisions on your behalf unless you file an uncontested divorce. After reviewing family circumstances and possibly hearing testimony, the Missouri family courts will find a way to split up your assets,...
How communication and calmness can protect kids in a divorce
Divorce can be a very difficult experience for children. They often blame themselves for the deterioration of their parents' relationships or experience extreme stress about spending less time with their parents because of the divorce. The more pressure you put on...
Common friction points in the divorce process
Even if you assume that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can work together to settle your divorce, you never know exactly what will happen until the process begins. There are a variety of friction points that are likely to move to the forefront, all of which can...
Business worth in divorce means putting you with valued company
Separating intertwined assets is rarely simple in a divorce, but dividing a business can reach another level of complication. It’s hard to put a price tag on a company with complicated spreadsheets, but experts are ready to take a crack at it with a few tried-and-true...
Retirement benefits may not part till death, or later, in divorce
You’ve worked hard your whole life to get where you are, and you deserve every bit of retirement you have coming. But when you file for divorce, the courts could throw your retirement plans on the chopping block with all your other shared property. Missouri looks to...
How might your spouse hide assets in divorce?
One of the most contentious parts of divorcing can be dividing the marital assets. You and your spouse both want to make sure you get a fair share of assets. But what happens when you suspect your spouse has hidden money or property from you? Unfortunately, some...
