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...
A variety of different unique factors can complicate property division during divorce proceedings. Sometimes, spouses disagree about what assets are worth. Other times, there may be conflict related to what assets are marital and which ones are separate. Spouses may...
In Missouri, divorce courts use equitable distribution to divide property and debts. That means they look at what’s fair, not what’s equal. Even if only one of you incurred the debt, the courts may still consider it marital. The key is whether you or your spouse took...
Financial obligations stemming from marriage can last for years after a divorce. When divorcing couples have children together, one parent may pay child support until the children become independent adults. In some cases, one spouse may need to provide ongoing...
Divorce often makes people feel anxious about their financial stability. Even those with successful careers may worry about the cost of divorce and the long-term economic impact of dividing their property with a spouse. Particularly when people are in their 40s or...
