Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. For most legal matters, you can “do it yourself.” This may appear to be an attractive option for many Columbia residents in need of a divorce. After all, what more do you need to do than fill out some forms you could find on the internet and take them to your local Missouri family court? And of course, there is always an example, also to be found on the internet, of someone who did it on their own, and they are stating how happy they

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Once upon a time, when a couple divorced, it was often for “bad” reasons. There was adultery or some form of spousal abuse. Before the advent of no-fault divorce, many states required a showing of some “wrongdoing” on the part of the other spouse. At that time, people spoke, in hushed tones, of “broken marriages.” In Missouri, and many states, that is no longer the case. So, for some couples who have lived for decades together, there may come a time when they realize that

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Divorce will bring many changes to your life. Some are expected, such as no longer living with your spouse, and needing to assume many of the duties and responsibilities your spouse may have handled when you were married. Some may be not-so-expected. But the more you think through those potential changes before your divorce is final, the better you can set your expectations and those of others. Take something as seemingly simple as your last name, if, as a married woman, you assumed your husband’s

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, October 15, 2015. One reason you want to work with an attorney during a divorce is their experience. They have gone through the process many times. Maybe not personally, but as an attorney they are likely to have handled many divorces. And not only is their perspective not clouded by emotions of sadness or anger, they have the advantage of having seen the process multiple times. This gives them a great advantage. For many people, their divorce is their one and only experience with a divorce and, in

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, October 9, 2015. Most divorce agreements in Missouri are negotiated settlements between the two parties. Divorces are typically settled because going through with a courtroom trial can be very time consuming and expensive. Since the economic consequence of a divorce can be sufficiently problematic, there are few instances where a trial would be seen as cost effective. In some divorce cases, involving the very wealthy, issues may proceed to trial, with the judge making the ultimate decision. But even in these circumstances, this can be risky, as you