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...
The more resources couples share during a marriage, the more complicated divorce might become. People preparing for high-asset divorces may need to address matters including child custody, financial support and property division. In some cases, divorce may occur due...
Divorce does not always result in an instantaneous elimination of financial obligations between spouses. Depending on the contents of the marital estate, it can take months to finalize property division matters. In certain scenarios, one spouse may have to provide...
Custody orders outline a specific allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Typically, each parent has a certain number of overnight visits or a percentage of overall parenting time. Both parents may also share legal authority to make decisions regarding...
Spouses can become co-owners of a business or professional practice in multiple ways. One spouse might have skills or a degree that allow them to work in a specialized field. The spouses might invest in starting a business together in the hopes of monetizing that...
The property division process during a divorce can be relatively complex. Couples who enjoy a higher standard of living often own a variety of different types of assets. They may also share numerous financial obligations with one another. Credit cards and other...
Increasingly, state laws across the country are recognizing that children are typically better off if their parents can share custody of them more or less equally following divorce or separation. That holds true for Missouri. Missouri law has been amended to add a...
