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When divorce becomes necessary

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, October 13, 2017. Missouri couples are usually committed to their marriages and making them work, particularly if they have children. However, there are situations in which divorce may be necessary for the safety and well-being of the entire family. The difficulty for many spouses is determining the point at which ending the marriage is the most responsible option. One suggestion is trying to look at the marriage from a third-party perspective. For example, a spouse who is considering divorce may think about what he or she would tell

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Preparing a prenuptial agreement

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, October 6, 2017. Missouri couples who get married do so with the idea that it will be forever. However, a significant number of marriages end in divorce, which can severely change each person’s life plan. One way to prepare for the possibility of a divorce is by drafting and signing a prenuptial agreement before the wedding. The agreement should be prepared and signed well in advance of the wedding so as to preclude a later challenge by one of the parties claiming coercion. Generally, they must be written

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Pitfalls in property division during divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Missouri couples who are getting a divorce will need to divide shared property, but there are common errors many make at this stage. For example, a person might decide to keep the home while the other person keeps an asset that has an equal value such as a brokerage or checking account. However, the upkeep of the house is likely to be much more costly than maintaining a more liquid asset. Furthermore, a person might even find that it is not possible to maintain the

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Deescalating a tough divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, September 22, 2017. While some divorces are relatively quick and painless, others can be drawn out and brutal. When a toxic ex makes separation complicated, there are things that a Missouri divorcee can do to make the process easier. People who are narcissists or have high-conflict personalities could use a divorce to make drama. They might hide marital assets, use intimidation tactics, pick pointless fights and drag out the dissolution process. It is important for the other person to stay level-headed and not take the bait when

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When the nightlife is a job, there’s a higher chance of divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, September 18, 2017. Couples in Missouri may be interested in some findings that associate certain occupations with the likelihood of divorce. Data from a 2015 survey shows that people who work in fields that involve travel or nightlife are the most likely to get divorced. Bartenders come out at the top of the list of highest divorce rate by profession. The data from the 2015 American Community Survey was recently presented by FlowingData. While occupations involving travel, shipping and transportation have the highest divorce rates, the lowest divorce

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Protecting the ability to retire after divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. When Missouri couples want to get divorced, it is important for them to think about their future abilities to retire. Retirement accounts must also be divided between the spouses in an equitable manner, but the division of the accounts may require special considerations and paperwork. As an example, if a couple has $20,000 in a Roth IRA and $20,000 in a 401(k), it is important to remember that the contributions to the Roth IRA have already been taxed upfront. The contributions that have been

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