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Helping kids adjust to divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Missouri parents place a huge priority on the well-being of their children. This is particularly true during and after a divorce. Even in amicable divorces, the transition from living together as a family to separate households can be very difficult for kids. That is why parents often take special care to minimize the trauma and to stabilize their lifestyle as quickly as possible. Mental health and family experts generally agree that there is a lot that parents can do to reduce the negative impact

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Study finds that divorce numbers rise in March and August

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Missouri couples who are contemplating ending their marriage may be interested to learn that a study found that divorce filings peak in August and March. The study, which analyzed filings from 2001 to 2015 in Washington state, found that the filing numbers peaked following the summer vacation period and winter holidays. Researchers suggested that the number of divorce filings rose in summer after the couple finished a final vacation as a family but before school started back up. When it comes to the rise in

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Gaining third-party child custody

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. When people think of child custody, they often think about parents who are divorcing, but in some cases, a third party may wish to gain custody of a child. Often, this may be the grandparents, but it could be someone else as well. People in Missouri who are considering petitioning for third-party custody should keep several things in mind. One is that courts will usually look at whether or not the person has an existing relationship with the child and should be a custodian.

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Getting the truth about divorces

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, August 8, 2016. Missouri residents who are considering getting a divorce should be aware of that much of the conventional wisdom offered about the process may not be true. It is important to know the facts in order to make informed decisions. One common misconception is that an attorney is not necessary to calculate child support. The truth is that determining the correct amount of child support can be complicated. Guidelines vary, and an attorney who practices family law may know certain exceptions a client may qualify for

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Study finds divorce more likely for men who are unemployed

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. While many Missouri couples have successful marriages, others often decide that getting a divorce is the right move. However, it can be difficult to determine what can potentially lead to a divorce. A study that utilized data from more than 6.300 couples found that women are generally able to do their thing while men who do not work full time outside of the home are more likely to become divorced. According to the study, couples who married before 1975 were more likely to remain married

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How prenuptial agreements and alimony affect mortgages

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, July 28, 2016. What many Missouri couples who are about to get married and buy a house may not know is that lenders may take a prenuptial agreement into consideration if it includes details about the house the couple wants to buy. Bankers may also look at alimony payments if a couple is going through the divorce process. These documents can give bankers the overall picture of a couple’s financial situation. Prenuptial agreements can legally divide an estate up if a married couple decides to get a divorce

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