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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, June 23, 2017. In a Missouri divorce settlement, a person might agree to pay alimony to a former spouse. That alimony is usually tax-deductible, but it is important that it be mentioned in the formal divorce agreement. Otherwise, according to the U.S. Tax Court, it is not deductible. In the case that the Tax Court heard, a man filed for divorce in 2007 and signed an agreement with his wife regarding splitting with her a bonus he had received in 2006. Later, as part of a temporary support

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Income inequality is a topic that has drawn a lot of attention in a variety of contexts. It has impacted many different aspects of people’s lives including who they marry. In this regard, “associative mating” has become a popular trend as individuals look for others who have similar levels of education and similar income potential. This is different from the 1950s when women would look to marry those who had more money or education. This new phenomenon has limited a person’s ability to move within

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

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