Division of Intangible Assets in Divorce
During a divorce, you will need to make difficult decisions regarding the division of property, such as who will take ownership of family pets and whether or not one spouse will stay in the marital home. In addition to dividing real estate and personal property, you may also need to consider…
Benefits of Shared Custody in Missouri
During a Missouri divorce, a lot of issues arise, especially when there are children involved. In fact, child custody is often one of the most hotly contested parts of the divorce process. When parents cannot agree on the right course of action regarding their children, it adds a great deal of…
Business Division in Missouri Divorce
When dividing marital assets, there is a great deal of exploration of documents and records that must occur. This is especially true when a business is owned during the course of the marriage. Different business types come with different challenges during division, and different methods of…
Overtime Pay and Child Support
There is a lot that a Missouri court must consider when making decisions regarding child support. Child support calculations are form based, and courts are expected to follow certain “formulas” when making these decisions, but there is also room for the court’s discretion when it comes to income…
Avoiding Common Parenting Plan Mistakes in Missouri
A parenting plan is one of the more important documents and agreements that a divorcing couple must make together. Children and divorce are always complicated, but it is incredibly important to protect children at every stage of the divorce and beyond when you are finally separated from your…
Appraisals of the Marital Home: Battles Over Real Property
One of the most important aspects of the divorce process , and often the most contentious, is the distribution of marital assets. In Missouri, courts use a process called “equitable division” in order to determine who gets what assets after the marriage is ended. “Equitable” does not necessarily…
Divorce and Retirement Impacts
Couples in Missouri who get divorced often suffer negative impacts to their retirement accounts, especially if they’re not properly prepared for a divorce. Statistically, individuals who have gone through a divorce are more likely to use up their assets during their retirement than married couples….
Social Media & Divorce: The Dangers
Social media is an ever-present part of most people’s daily lives. This does not tend to change when a couple begins to divorce. In fact, discoveries on social media may be the reason for the divorce in the first place. Posts on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter can be used…
Is Legal Separation the Answer? An Alternative to Divorce
A legal separation is a separate and totally distinct legal remedy from divorce in the state of Missouri. While it is similar in many ways and even uses many of the same court orders, the ultimate ending is different. The parties remain married and no divorce is granted. For Missouri couples who…
Finding Hidden Assets: Protecting Your Rights in a Divorce
Divorce can be a messy process and can result in significant financial loss if your assets are not protected. Sadly, some spouses try to hide assets from their significant other. The fear of losing assets that are rightfully part of the marital property is only natural. No spouse should be allowed…