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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, November 13, 2017. For the most part, Missouri couples want to believe that their marriages will last. However, science shows there are certain factors that indicate a marriage could end in divorce. These factors range from the age people get married to the way they argue. For example, studies show that couples who marry in their teens or after the age of 32 are more likely to end up in divorce court. On the other hand, couples who marry in their 20s or early 30s have a better

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, November 3, 2017. While the overall rate for divorce hovers around 50 percent for all age groups, the number of people who divorce by the end of their 30s varies drastically around the nation. For Missouri, this rate is about 13 percent, which puts it in the middle of the national range. In general, states in the Deep South have higher rates of pre-30 divorce, with Arkansas having the highest at a rate of near 20 percent. States in the northeast have lower rates, with New York coming

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, October 27, 2017. Many people in Missouri search for love through online dating. There are many sites to choose from, but whether a person is looking on Tinder, OKCupid, EHarmony or Match, online dating can actually be a path to a higher level of satisfaction and longevity for a resulting marriage. As access to the internet has become a constant part of daily life with the use of smartphones and tablets, online dating options have proliferated. There are various niche sites as well as massive apps that attract

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

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