Discovering that your spouse intentionally withheld significant assets during the divorce process is a damaging experience. This deception moves beyond mistrust and into the territory of punishable legal misconduct. Will the act of hiding forfeit the guilty spouse's...
Navigating divorce may not only take an emotional toll on your heart, but fill your mind with financial distress as well. However, these feelings are normal to experience. Once you gain a better understanding of Missouri’s property division laws and work on your...
When a child custody order is in place, it outlines clear rules for parents about their children. These orders are legally binding documents and disobeying a court order carries serious consequences. Parents who ignore these terms risk legal action. Understanding...
Divorce has always required couples to take stock of their property, but today, digital assets often require special attention. In Missouri, where marital property is divided under the principle of equitable distribution, identifying and fairly dividing digital assets...
A court-approved custody order dictates the parental rights and responsibilities of each parent in a family. Adults generally have a responsibility to comply with the parenting schedule outlined in a custody order, as well as rules regarding the division of parenting...
Dividing property and determining ongoing parenting expectations during divorce is often difficult, but many parents are understandably surprised when disagreements arise over their children’s belongings. A child’s clothes, toys, electronics and even school supplies...
Just because you both make good money doesn't mean alimony is off the table. In Missouri, judges don't simply look at income in isolation. They look at how the money was used, who relied on what and what happens when the household splits in two. If you're facing...
When you're running a business, you probably don't think twice about a spouse stepping in to help, especially if they're not on payroll. Maybe they took care of calls, managed invoices or just made it easier for you to work the long hours it takes to grow something...
When a marriage ends, splitting a bank account is easy math. However, in divorces involving substantial assets, the most challenging ones to divide are those without a readily apparent price tag. These items require a special method to ensure a fair split. Here are...
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...
