When it comes to divorce, parents often have a tough time helping their kids cope. Children are bound to experience a whole host of emotions, from confusion to sadness to anger and everything in between. How you discuss these issues can have an impact however, which...
St. Charles Family Law Blog
How can I successfully negotiate a divorce settlement?
Dividing property and assets can be difficult for most Missouri couples facing divorce. Even if you have a good idea of who owns what and how marital property should be divided, your spouse might not feel the same way. That’s why BankRate.com offers the...
Can you go to jail for not paying child support?
It’s up to both parents to cover expenses for rearing a child, whether that involves purchase of school supplies or seeing to medical needs. That’s why non-custodial parents in Missouri must pay child support as ordered by the court. Failure to do so can...
Understand the division of retirement assets in Missouri divorces
The financial aspects of a divorce can become complicated and rather confusing. If you are going through a divorce, you should get to know Missouri’s marital property laws to protect your rights. Missouri is a “dual-property” state, which divides property into two...
Is my spouse hiding assets?
For couples going through a divorce in Missouri, disclosure of all assets is required by law. However, it’s not uncommon for spouses to hide assets from each other in an attempt to come out the process a little better off. Forbes explains how assets are commonly...
How does paternity testing work?
If you’re a father in Missouri and have concerns about paternity, you may be considering DNA testing. While this can be a tough decision to make, it’s crucial that you establish correct paternity for both your well-being as well as that of the child. You...
Tips on creating a parenting & visitation schedule
One challenging part of child custody is working out an appropriate visitation and parenting schedule. Even when divorce is relatively amicable you and your ex might still be at odds on important issues, including when kids should stay at one home and how to deal...
Who gets the artwork in a divorce?
If you were to find yourself working through a divorce in St. Charles County, Missouri, you might find yourself with a considerable number of surprises. From moving targets of case law regarding child custody to the invasiveness of discovery,...
What should you do if you find out you are not the father?
Having a baby is supposed to be a wonderful experience. However, many births are wrought with tension because the identity of the father is not known. In some cases, the father is assumed to be a certain person and he take responsibility for the child only to find...
How to navigate child custody issues
For divorced couples in Missouri, navigating custody issues can be a real challenge. While it is possible to make decisions regarding child-rearing in a civil manner, for many people it takes a bit of work to do so. That’s why Parents offers the following tips,...


