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...
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Are you postponing divorce because you’re worried about gossip?
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...
Can you ask for spousal maintenance or alimony during a divorce?
Divorce is frightening, especially if you are a dependent spouse. If you have stayed home to take care of the house or raise children, you may not have much earning potential or any personal assets to support yourself with when you leave your spouse. Your entire...
How to put your child first in a custody dispute
If you are involved in a custody dispute due to the breakdown of a relationship, you'll likely be experiencing a wide range of emotions. Uncertainty about the future relationship with your children can trigger anger, frustration, a need for control and ruthlessness....
Common asset and debt division concerns
As you prepare for the divorce process, you should expect to have both questions and concerns. And for many people, these revolve around asset and debt division. It goes without saying that you have two goals in your divorce: Secure as many assets as possible Move on...
What constitutes a substantial change for support modifications?
Life can change in an instant. You can learn that the company you've worked for the last decade is going out of business or find out that the company wants to promote you. You or your children could develop an illness or experience an accident that has long-term...
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...