Putting Off a Divorce Until the New Year?
If you are waiting until the new year to file for divorce, you are not alone. There tends to be an increase in divorce filings in January. Divorce can be a big undertaking and you should make sure you have the help of an experienced Missouri divorce attorney on your side. If you have any questions…
Holiday Child Custody Disputes Around Christmas
Christmas can be one of the most contentious times for child custody and visitation disputes. The winter holidays are supposed to be a happy time for family, festivities, and celebrating a new year. Unfortunately, the holiday can provide an opportunity for child custody and visitation disputes to…
Thanksgiving and Child Custody Visitation
Thanksgiving is one of the most important family holidays for families in the U.S. Most people have at least the Thanksgiving Thursday and often following Friday off of work or school, to allow for time together as a family. For parents who share custody of a child , Thanksgiving can be a source of…
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Maintenance Payments? Are They Tax Deductible?
A divorce leads to big financial changes for both spouses. In addition to changes in expenses, asset division , and even retirement accounts , each spouse will have to face significant tax changes. This leads to a lot of recently divorced spouses questioning how spousal maintenance is treated for…
Can You Change Your Child’s School After a Divorce?
A divorce represents a significant life-changing event. Parents may need to move out of the family home, move to a more affordable area, move closer to family, or move for a new job. Divorce can be hard on kids and combining a recent divorce with a new move can be stressful for both parents and…
How to Handle Halloween for Child Custody and Visitation
In child custody proceedings, parents often address the major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other religious or family holidays. The holiday may be important to the parent and the parent wants to spend time with the child during those times. However, parents often ignore other holidays…
Bill Proposes Changes to Missouri Alimony Laws
In a divorce, one spouse may be entitled to maintenance–also known as alimony or spousal support. The purpose of a maintenance award is to assist the dependent spouse in maintaining the standard of living he or she was accustomed to during the marriage. These payments are typically made until the…
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Part of the Divorce?
After an accident, the laws of Missouri allow the injury victim to file a claim for damages in a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits may take years to resolve and can result in a large financial award or settlement to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and any other damages. Depending on the…
What is the Divorce Rate in Missouri?
No one gets married with divorce in mind. But over time situations and people change, and a couple may decide that separating is the best option. According to the American Psychological Association , about 40% to 50% of married couples in the U.S. end up getting divorced. However, divorce rates…
Social Media and Your Missouri Child Custody Case
When parents are fighting over child custody after a separation or divorce , a parent may go to great lengths to get the upper hand in court. This can include gathering evidence from past social media posts or activities, even if they happened before the individual ever became a parent. Even if you…