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Recent Posts
- Understanding Child Support Guidelines: What You Need to Know
- Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships: Unveiling the Unique Challenges
- Estate Planning During Terminal Illness
- When Divorced Parents Disagree on Gender-Affirming Therapy
- What Is a Postnuptial Contract, and Do I Need One in Columbia, MO?
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Understanding Child Support Guidelines: What You Need to Know
When parents separate or divorce, the well-being of their children is a top priority. One way to ensure that children are financially supported is through child support payments. However, many parents find themselves confused about how child support guidelines work. What Is Child Support? Child support is a payment made by one parent to the other parent to financially support their child after separation or divorce. The payment is meant to cover the child’s basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Child support is usually paid until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. However, the
Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships: Unveiling the Unique Challenges
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide. It is not limited to any particular race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. However, the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges regarding domestic violence. There are many unique challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community who experience domestic violence. It is important to understand these challenges to provide better support for survivors. Unique Challenges First, it is crucial to understand that domestic violence in LGBTQ+ relationships can look different from domestic violence in heterosexual relationships. For example, abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships can involve a partner threatening to
Estate Planning During Terminal Illness
No matter the cause, dealing with a loved one’s terminal illness is a difficult and somber path. From diseases like dementia, advanced heart or lung disease, Parkinson’s disease, or late-stage cancer, if you find yourself, a spouse, or family member suffering from these illnesses, it’s difficult enough to get through the day, let alone work on getting your affairs in order. If you or a loved one are dealing with a terminal prognosis and you have yet to plan your estate, it is vital to get started right away. You want to ensure your assets are protected and your loved
When Divorced Parents Disagree on Gender-Affirming Therapy
For transgender youth, gender-affirming therapy can be a lifesaving intervention. It is a form of therapy that seeks to help those questioning their gender identity explore their feelings and conclude that their gender identity is right for them. This type of therapy can help transgender youth feel more comfortable in their own skin and can reduce the risk of suicide and other mental health problems. However, when divorced parents don’t agree on whether or not their child should receive gender-affirming therapy, it can create a difficult situation. For example, if one parent is supportive of their child’s gender identity and
What Is a Postnuptial Contract, and Do I Need One in Columbia, MO?
A prenuptial contract is a legal document that provides financial security to marrying spouses, outlining their respective financial rights and responsibilities for their marriage. Every state has unique laws pertaining to divorce and all related legal issues like property division, child custody determination, and more. If you are planning to marry soon, you may not want to consider the possibility that your marriage will end in divorce, and many people think the suggestion of a prenuptial contract indicates a belief that this is the most likely outcome. The reality is that a properly constructed prenuptial agreement can offer several valuable
Common Causes of Contempt Proceedings in Columbia, MO Family Court
When you have a family court order concerning a divorce, a custody dispute with your child’s co-parent, or any other legal matter resolved through the Columbia, MO family court system, it is essential for all parties beholden to that order to understand the rights and responsibilities it dictates to each party. Life can present unpredictable complications and emergencies, and sometimes it can be difficult or impossible for someone to meet their expectations under a family court order. When this occurs through no fault of their own and in a temporary manner, it’s possible for them and the other parties involved
Most Common Financial Disputes in Columbia, MO, Divorces
Divorcing in Columbia, MO, is likely to be more detailed and stressful than you may initially expect. Every divorce is unique, but there are several foundational issues that every divorcing couple must address in their dissolution proceedings. While issues such as child custody and child support are likely to be the most emotionally charged and contentious aspects of a divorce, property division can also be difficult to resolve. If you are bracing for divorce proceedings in Columbia, MO, it’s vital to have some idea of the financial issues you are likely to encounter in resolving your divorce. Reliable legal counsel
What to Do If Your Partner Hits You: Domestic Violence Help
If you are in a relationship and your partner hits you, it can be a very frightening and confusing time. You may not know how you should react or where to turn for help. Domestic violence is a serious problem that should not be taken lightly by anyone. Discussing some steps you can take if your partner hits you can help to provide some clarity and guidance in what can be a very difficult situation. Step 1: Acknowledge That What Is Happening Is Not Normal or Acceptable The first step to take if your partner hits you is to acknowledge
How to Resolve a Columbia, MO, Divorce Privately
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences of your life in several ways. Regardless of the underlying reason for your divorce, the process itself is more challenging and complex than many people realize. They may carry misconceptions about what divorce actually entails and what they can expect as their case unfolds. Ultimately, every divorce is unique, and every person who endures the process faces different challenges and opportunities. One key area of concern for many people facing difficult divorce cases in Columbia, MO, is the public attention their divorce may receive. Whenever a case unfolds in civil court,
How Is Child Custody Determined in Columbia, MO?
Divorce involves a wide variety of complex legal issues, but most couples find child custody to be the most difficult topic to resolve. Every parent wants the best for their child, and many are willing to go to great lengths to ensure their health, happiness, and well-being. However, it’s common for parents to disagree on how to raise their children, and filing for divorce does not simply make this problem go away. Before your divorce can be granted, you and your spouse must work together to create a fair and reasonable parenting plan and obtain approval from a judge. If
How Does Property Division Work in a Columbia, MO, Divorce?
Ending a marriage is never easy. Even when spouses fight constantly and know that divorce is the best option available to them, the actual divorce process is more challenging than most people expect in several ways. While divorcing couples face difficult legal proceedings to resolve child custody and other emotionally taxing issues, one of the most contentious issues for any divorce is the property division process. As you prepare for your divorce in Columbia, MO, it’s vital to understand what the property division process entails, how to prepare for it, and the best ways to preserve your financial interests following