What Can Child Support Be Spent On?
The cost of raising a child in Missouri is high. For the custodial parent, the parent who has full or primary custody of the child, it is assumed that these costs are already coming out of that parent’s pocket. The non-custodial parent has an obligation to pay child support to ensure that these…
Creating and Enforcing a Parenting Plan
Parenting plans are a crucial and important part of the custody arrangement of your children after a divorce. In fact, not only are they important but they are also required under Missouri law. Divorcing parents with children under the age of 18 are required to file a parenting plan. Making sure…
My Spouse is Cheating: How Does This Affect My Divorce
Finding out that a spouse has been unfaithful is a difficult thing to learn and handle. The feelings of betrayal of trust and anger can ruin a marriage and cause extreme difficulty for you and your family. Infidelity is often a main cause for why a married couple decides to divorce. In Missouri,…
My Spouse Won’t Agree to Divorce: What Do I Do?
In Missouri, parties can obtain what is commonly referred to as a “no-fault divorce.” This means that generally speaking, a party does not have to prove any kind of fault in order to obtain a divorce. If both spouses agree that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” the court will grant the…
Dating During Divorce: What You Should Consider
The complexities of divorce apply both to the legal procedures involved and the effects the process can have on your personal life. Once couples have chosen to divorce, and initiated proceedings, many feel that they are now “newly single” and are ready to date other people. In fact, one or both…
High Asset Divorce and the Legal Issues You Need to Anticipate
It goes without saying: divorce is difficult. But if you have high net worth, then it can complicate matters. Divorces with greater assets are burdened with greater legal issues. Every divorce — even high asset divorces — is different, so not all issues will apply in your unique circumstances….