Parental conflicts while sharing custody are relatively common. Especially initially, as parents adjust to the new arrangements, it can be very difficult for them to work together for the benefit of their children. Frequently, parents find themselves establishing...
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How expert witnesses help during complex property division cases
A variety of different unique factors can complicate property division during divorce proceedings. Sometimes, spouses disagree about what assets are worth. Other times, there may be conflict related to what assets are marital and which ones are separate. Spouses may...
How to divide debt in a Missouri divorce fairly
In Missouri, divorce courts use equitable distribution to divide property and debts. That means they look at what’s fair, not what’s equal. Even if only one of you incurred the debt, the courts may still consider it marital. The key is whether you or your spouse took...
When does alimony or spousal support end?
Financial obligations stemming from marriage can last for years after a divorce. When divorcing couples have children together, one parent may pay child support until the children become independent adults. In some cases, one spouse may need to provide ongoing...
3 common divorce questions about retirement resources
Divorce often makes people feel anxious about their financial stability. Even those with successful careers may worry about the cost of divorce and the long-term economic impact of dividing their property with a spouse. Particularly when people are in their 40s or...
How paternity concerns could impact a high-asset divorce
The more resources couples share during a marriage, the more complicated divorce might become. People preparing for high-asset divorces may need to address matters including child custody, financial support and property division. In some cases, divorce may occur due...
Does remarriage automatically end spousal maintenance?
Divorce does not always result in an instantaneous elimination of financial obligations between spouses. Depending on the contents of the marital estate, it can take months to finalize property division matters. In certain scenarios, one spouse may have to provide...
3 times parents may need to modify a custody order
Custody orders outline a specific allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Typically, each parent has a certain number of overnight visits or a percentage of overall parenting time. Both parents may also share legal authority to make decisions regarding...
When business partners become ex-spouses
Spouses can become co-owners of a business or professional practice in multiple ways. One spouse might have skills or a degree that allow them to work in a specialized field. The spouses might invest in starting a business together in the hopes of monetizing that...
Protecting against future financial challenges when dividing debt
The property division process during a divorce can be relatively complex. Couples who enjoy a higher standard of living often own a variety of different types of assets. They may also share numerous financial obligations with one another. Credit cards and other...