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Social Security and divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Many Missouri residents are aware that they can claim Social Security benefits based on their spouse’s earning records. However, they may not aware that they may be able to do so even if they have gotten divorced and are still single. The first requirement to claim benefits based on a former spouse’s income is that the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years. Those who are planning to get a divorce may want to wait until the 10-year mark has passed to be eligible

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Uncontested divorce vs. litigated divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. When Missouri couples are facing the end of their marriages, they need to go through a series of legal decisions. How they reach terms for property division, child custody and spousal support depends upon their personal needs and their ability to control their emotions during negotiations. An uncontested divorce and litigation represent the opposite ends of the spectrum of legal options. In an uncontested divorce, the spouses come to an agreement on the applicable issues. For this method to work, each party must stay focused

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Fighting for your rights as a Missouri father

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in fathers’ rights on Friday, July 8, 2016. When parents go their separate ways, it is safe to say they still want what is best for their children. While many children in the state of Missouri are raised in the home of the primary caregiver, it does not mean the other parent has no rights. Unfortunately, many fathers believe they are not treated fairly in child custody decisions. Sometimes this is not the case, but all too often it is entirely true. The good news is that courts in Missouri and elsewhere

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Do you want a jury handling your child custody determination?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, July 1, 2016. For most families in Columbia who have to undergo the divorce process, minimizing the strife and contentiousness of the proceeding is an important goal. If you have children, unless one of the parents is found “unfit,” you will have to maintain some type of relationship with your former spouse. You will likely have some form of joint custody arrangement, sharing legal and physical custody with your former spouse and that will be easier if you part on civil terms. After all, you may have to

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Use your parenting plan to change your focus

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The irony of divorce is that while your marriage can be ended, if you have children, your relationship with your child’s other parent may continue for many years. Consider, if you have a two-year-old, your child custody and visitation order is likely to be in force for the next 16 years. That’s four presidential elections. That relationship will have a significant effect on your relationship with your child. If you insist on bringing the bitterness and contentiousness that was probably a part of your

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Your credit cards and divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Credit cards are an important financial tool to think about before you begin your divorce. They are a convenient source of financing for emergency expenses and there will be emergency expenses as the process goes along. The reason you need to carefully review your cards before your divorce is due to the nature of the financial liability they pose. Credit cards are typically issued in three varieties. Some are likely solely in your name, meaning only you are authorized to use the card and that

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