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Think about the teenage years when creating a parenting plan

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, May 21, 2015. In order to create a more stable environment for children whose parents are no longer living together, the state of Missouri has required parents to submit parenting plans. These parenting plans are required every time documents related to child custody and visitations are filed with the courts. All decisions of the parenting plan should keep the best interests of the children in mind. Plans can cover child custody, visitation and decision making rights and responsibilities among other things. Parents should be able to look

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Open up to your family law attorney

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, May 21, 2015. New family law clients have lots of mixed emotions when they hire a Columbia, Missouri family lawyer. Most are not ready to go through a family law case to begin with. They would rather save their marriage or settle the matter outside of court. Still, many must deal with their family law matters even though they do not want to. Clients then end up explaining to a divorce attorney how this situation elevated to the point where litigation is needed. Since most clients have

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Missouri child support: Things you should know

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Child support stands as a highly contested area of family law. The popular stereotype of child support is that neither part is happy with it. Every movie or television show shows the husband who thinks he pays too much or the mother who wants her husband to spare some more for the children. Although this is a stereotype, many divorce couple actually feel this way. Even though both parties may not be happy with the child support order, understanding how the courts make this

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How do legal separation and divorce differ?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Each marriage and each partner posses concerns that are unique to them. When a marriage breaks down, each partner’s interests will have an impact on the choices they make. When a couple chooses to create their own vows or have a religious and civil ceremony so they are married for legal purposes and by their beliefs, you can see the characteristics of the marriage and the couple. For Missouri couples considering divorce, these interests can play a role in whether they seek legal separation or

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Should children decide when to see a non-custodial parent after divorce?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. What is the best outcome for children after a divorce? For at least a half-century, this question has been debated. In earlier years, many assumed children were better off being raised by their mothers, especially if they were very young. Good or bad, this model continues to this day. Still, it is now more common for fathers to receive full custody than in the past. More and more, courts are trying to allow both parents to be involved in their children’s lives after divorce.

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When should I consult a second attorney in my family law case?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. When you are faced with a divorce or family law matter, it can be a challenging and frustrating process. Your attorney is charged with leading you through your case. When you put your hope and faith in your attorney, you expect them to pull through for you. The attorney-client relationship is usually a good one when the case is going as planned. Clients are happy when they are not faced with big surprises in their case. When the case isn’t going the way the

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