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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Missouri couples who are ending their marriages have to contend with a number of different financial matters. Understanding how their divorces may be impacted by taxes, property division, debt division and possible child and spousal support may help them to be better prepared. In Missouri, divorce courts follow the principle of equitable distribution. This means that a court will divide the marital property in the manner that the judge believes is fair rather than halving it between the divorcing spouses. The goal is for both

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, October 21, 2016. It is common for married couples in Missouri to have disparate incomes. During the course of a marriage, one spouse may take on more of the child care responsibilities while the other spouse pursues a career. Even if a married couple doesn’t have children, one spouse may simply earn a larger income than the other spouse. When a married couple divorces, the lower-earning spouse could experience a financial setback after losing the financial support of the higher-earning spouse. To compensate for this financial loss, a

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, October 6, 2016. When couples in Missouri divorce, spouses often want to jump start the process as a way of getting on with their respective lives. While this is understandable, snap decisions can sometimes lead to adverse financial consequences for the spouse that makes them. In most cases, it is important to seek expert advice before making drastic changes in the way one lives. When a couple decides to divorce, it is understandable that both parties will want to protect their interests during the legal process of ending

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Although most Missouri divorces do not make headlines like the split between actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, many involve complicated property division issues. Many observers have assumed that Pitt and Jolie executed a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage in 2014, but if so, the terms of the document have not been made public. The high-profile couple possesses sizable fortunes and have six children. In her divorce filing, Jolie expressed her desire for full custody of the children. If Pitt attempts to gain joint

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. The ending of a marriage has the potential to be both unpredictable and traumatic. In the event that a marriage in Missouri terminates in divorce, the property of both individuals will be classified as either marital or personal. The marital property will be divided between the two departing spouses in a complex series of legal actions. If alimony is considered, one spouse could suffer extreme economic losses. That’s why many individuals who are entering marriage are deciding to protect themselves via a prenuptial agreement. Although