Sharing child custody isn't easy. Parents often have a hard time reaching an agreement on how to divide time with their children. It is all too easy for parents to put their children in the middle of the conflicts they have with each other, but they should try to...
Some divorces are relatively amicable. Both individuals involved recognize that the relationship is no longer as healthy or happy as it once was. They may cooperate with each other to divide their property and ensure they can meet the needs of their shared children....
Traditional wedding vows insist that spouses declare their intention to stay together until one of them dies. However, quite a few marriages eventually end in divorce rather than in the death of one spouse. Factors ranging from infidelity to changing personal values...
Those preparing for divorce often have many difficult conversations ahead of them. It is common for everyone from parents to coworkers to offer advice or a bit of criticism when learning about someone's divorce. Some of that advice is more useful than other...
People who are preparing for a divorce typically understand that they have rights as parents. Both fathers and mothers can ask for parenting time and an allocation of parental authority as part of divorce proceedings. Fathers who never married the mothers of their...
Separating financial concerns is one of the biggest hurdles that spouses generally need to overcome in a Missouri divorce. Couples combine their bank accounts and acquire property together. One spouse could also take on debt while married that they may have expected...
The terms of a custody order have a major impact on many families’ schedules. They can also affect the relationships that parents have with their children. Obviously, the more time each parent gets to spend with their children, the more they can nurture the bond they...
Financial considerations during a divorce often add another layer of stress to an already challenging situation. This can be especially true for spouses who may have made sacrifices during the marriage that impacted their earning potential. Thankfully, however, in...
Many people worry about the economic impacts of divorce proceedings. They know that the divorce itself can cost money and also that they have to share their property with their spouse. Unless someone has an airtight marital agreement, income, debts and other resources...
Property division is often one of the most contentious elements of a divorce. Even if spouses agree that the marriage is unhealthy and requires dissolution, they may disagree about how to share the resources and financial obligations they accumulated during the...
