Are Divorce Filings Going to Increase After Coronavirus?
Many in our community are coming together in our time of need, to look out of elderly parents and neighbors, and provide support for healthcare workers who are on the front lines. However, such a dramatic change in day-to-day life can make dealing with your personal relationships more challenging….
Courts in the UK Livestreaming Divorce
Families going through a divorce , child custody hearing , or other sensitive family court matters like to keep their issues private. The U.K. is implementing a plan to livestream family court proceedings to improve public understanding of the judicial system. Would family courts in the U.S….
Does Child Support Extend Through College?
Child support in Missouri is supposed to provide for the financial needs and resources of the child. Child support considers the child’s educational needs and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage not been dissolved. Generally, parents are expected to financially…
My Spouse Won’t Sign the Divorce Papers
After finally deciding it is time to get a divorce, your spouse may still try and do what they can to make the process as difficult for you as possible. This may include avoiding service of the divorce complaint or refusing to sign a divorce agreement. Your spouse may complicate matters and make…
Child Custody Safe Exchange Zones
Child custody is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce or separation . Unlike fights over alimony or property, the disputes involving child custody can continue long after the divorce papers are signed. Parents are often required to interact regularly for years until the child turns 18. We…
Child Runaway During Custody Dispute
Divorce and child custody disputes are difficult for parents but they can be even more difficult for children. Kids may blame themselves for their parents’ divorce. A tense divorce can also create a hostile home life, where parents and children may be exposed to abuse, violence, yelling, fights,…
Is Your Spouse Spying On You in a Divorce?
A divorce can be a difficult time, especially when the individuals are fighting over child custody, property, and alimony. With such high emotions involved, people can do things they wouldn’t normally do. This includes stalking, spying, or hiring a private investigator to follow the other spouse…
Pet-Nup Agreements for Animals in Divorce?
The majority of households in the U.S. have a pet. According to a survey by the American Pet Products Association , 67% of households own a pet, up from about 56% of households in 1988. The most common pets are dogs and cats, which can live for 10 years or more. It is not surprising that people…
Will Missouri Make it Easier to Change Your Name After a Divorce?
A new law in Illinois will make it easier for spouses to change their name after a divorce . The law in Illinois used to require individuals petitioning for a name change to publish a notice in the newspaper. Missouri still has a publication requirement for a name change after a divorce. Will…
Visitation When a Child or Parent is Sick
It may not be part of the parenting plan but at some point, parents will have to deal with visitation or custody changes when either a child gets sick or if one of the parents gets sick. In general, it is helpful for parents to discuss how illness or other last-minute changes can be accommodated in…