If you and your child’s other parent no longer have a romantic relationship, but the two of you have a Missouri child support order in place, a time may come when one or both of you wish to modify that agreement. Maybe the child once lived with you, but now he or she...
Month: May 2018
Disputing paternity requires a trial
If a husband and wife are married at the time of the child's conception and birth in Missouri, it is natural for the father to assume that he is the biological father. The mother and father typically both put their names on the birth certificate at the time of birth,...
How do you handle offshore accounts during divorce?
Just because you live in St. Charles County does not mean that all of your assets are limited to the local area. You might have holdings throughout the state of Missouri, business interests throughout the USA and even accounts offshore. Dividing these complicated...
Reasons Why Child Custody Orders May Need Modified
If you have an existing child custody arrangement in place in St. Charles, you may find the need to modify the court order as the situation changes. Knowing when a change is warranted for parents, as it will ensure that your child receives the highest quality of care....
Money concerns knot marriage and divorce
No one wakes up on their wedding day thinking they will eventually get divorced, but it does happen – and it is becoming more and more common every day. According to Pew Research, the divorce rate is rising. Is there a reason for this rise? When preparing for a...
The rules of child support spending
After receiving your first child support check, you might wonder how you are allowed to spend it. You know that child support is meant to help you give your kids the things they need, as well as keep your lifestyle as close as possible to the one they were accustomed...