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Child support after bankruptcy

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Thursday, June 8, 2017. When Missouri parents divorce or separate, the non-custodial parent may be ordered to pay child support. These funds are used for the everyday expenses of raising a child, including food, housing, clothing, school fees and health care. Most parents pay child support willingly and take this responsibility seriously. There are, however, some cases in which people who have child support obligations find themselves in adverse financial circumstances. Despite their best efforts, it may become difficult, if not impossible, to make the agreed-upon monthly payments.

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How to avoid end-of-marriage financial woes

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, June 5, 2017. Divorcing couples in Missouri often face a combination factors that make it difficult to make wise decisions. Ending a relationship is an emotional situation that presents many complex options. When people don’t clearly understand the divorce process and the associated laws, it can lead to financial ruin and cause even more emotional damage to everyone involved, especially children. Therefore, divorcing parents should be aware of strategies on how to protect their assets for a better financial future after the split. After divorcing, it’s essential that

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How paternity is established in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in fathers’ rights on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. In the state of Missouri, paternity is generally established in hospitals shortly after children are born. Unmarried parents do this by voluntarily declaring paternity in documents known as Affidavits Acknowledging Paternity. When these forms have been properly completed and signed, paternity is established and the father’s name is placed on the child’s birth certificate. The mother’s name is placed on the birth certificate even if no Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity is completed. Parents who fail to file an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity when their children are

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Divorces over politics have increased

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, May 18, 2017. There are many reasons a Missouri couple may get divorced. While many marriages end because of financial difficulties or irregularities, arguments over politics may be a surprising reason for many splits, and the trend seems to have increased since the election of Donald Trump. Researchers at a polling firm have examined the effect of political differences on marriages and relationships. They reported that 10 percent of couples who were surveyed ended their relationships due to political disagreements. Millennials had almost twice the rate of such

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Ways to locate noncustodial parents

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Thursday, May 11, 2017. If a parent in Missouri owes child support, he or she may need to be found before a support order can be entered or enforced. Generally, the state needs to have a current address for both parents as well as the name of the noncustodial parent’s employer. If a noncustodial parent has no address or employer, the state may need to use other methods to find the individual. In some cases, the custodial parent will be able to provide this information to the relevant

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Facilitating an amicable divorce in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, May 5, 2017. While divorce proceedings are often steeped in negative feelings and bitter conflict, some couples find themselves ending their marriage on a positive note. It is possible for a couple to work out the details of their separation amicably before they even file for an actual divorce. A high-profile divorce case in point is that of “Grey’s Anatomy” star Jesse Williams and his partner of 10 years. The couple was together before the actor became a star. In fact, they have been partners since Williams was

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