Divorce is a difficult and often painful process, but it can be harder for those with more assets. High-asset couples have so much more to fight over that their divorce proceedings can become protracted messes. Mediation has become a popular divorce solution in many...
Your biggest assets often become the focal point of disagreement with your spouse during a divorce. Couples frequently fight over marital homes and retirement accounts. A family business or professional practice can also be an asset that spouses must handle carefully...
Custody disagreements can turn ugly quickly when a couple divorces. Contested custody issues can make a divorce last longer and cost more. They can also make the process more stressful for the children. While you may want to keep things civil, your spouse may not...
By the time couples file for divorce, their relationships will usually have suffered damage. Their communication may have devolved to screaming matches or bitter silences. While the dissolution of your marriage means you don't have to work out all of your emotions...
Some people who want to get divorced think that alimony or spousal maintenance obligations are automatic. If they stayed home to raise the children or take care of the family home, they assume that the Missouri family courts will order alimony from their spouse. While...
When couples choose to divorce, they likely feel many conflicting emotions. Grief, shame and anger can conspire together to cloud a person’s judgement and impair their ability to process the administrative side of divorce. Many spouses seek legal counsel to help guide...
If you are a business owner, going through a divorce could mean that you need to divide the value of your business. If you are set on keeping your business but are considered to be a marital asset, you may need to buy out your divorcing spouse. This will mean that you...
There are times when it’s appropriate to go to the court to ask for permanent changes to your child’s custody schedule. For example, if one parent moves, if your child starts a new sport that impacts the custody arrangement or if other responsibilities make the...
Dividing your property can be one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce. You and your ex may both want to stay in the family home or keep certain assets for yourself. When you don't agree about who gets what and you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial...
Gossip is a natural form of human behavior that occurs in communities. While it may be enjoyable to engage in, it's often seen to be poor behavior because it can be hurtful to those who are being talked about. Gossip has existed for many thousands of years and was...
