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Is shared parenting right for you?

May 13, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, May 13, 2016. Child custody decisions involve a lot of questions. The guidepost should be the best interests of the child, but many parents may wonder what that means in the context of their divorce. After all, they choose to get married and they probably thought it in their best interests and still, there they are, in a Missouri family court, asking a judge to dissolve their marriage. Shared parenting is a hot topic in the world of family law, and there is a bill pending in

Is your dog like a chair?

May 6, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, May 6, 2016. In the eyes of most family law courts, it is. While Missouri courts have elaborate statutory rules and much case law precedent to guide their determinations in questions involving child custody, your family pet, no matter how cute, cuddly and beloved by the family, has a much lower status. Your dog is property. Personal property. Much like your furniture, clothes, vehicles, jewelry, guns and other collectables. Many judges will not even consider hearing arguments on the topic, and most are unlikely to issue anything

Why you may want to cooperate with your former spouse

April 29, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, April 29, 2016. Time is a precious commodity. As any parent knows, there are only so many hours in a day and so many days in a week. It can seem impossible to get everything that needs to be done within those confines. This is one reason why you and your children’s other parent should work out a cooperative parenting plan for your child custody agreement. If you decide to dispute every element of the custody agreement or other aspects of your divorce, the price you will

Should you hire a lawyer for your divorce?

April 22, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, April 22, 2016. People often want to know if you can divorce without an attorney. Sure, you can. However, the real question you should be asking is not whether you can obtain a divorce without an attorney, but whether you can do it successfully. Divorce can be emotionally challenging. It can be exhausting. It can be expensive. Because it can be all of those things, you do not want to repeat it or be engaging in it for any longer than necessary. You may want to think twice

Performing your function as a parent

April 14, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Missouri’s motto has long been “The Show Me” state. In a case involving child custody, using that principle can help your case. Judges want you to “show them” why they should credit your perspective when going through the factors used to determine child custody. Looking at the factors used for a child support determination, it is important to understand each one and how a court may look at them. A court has eight factors it needs to review before reaching a conclusion. For many

Your property division involves planning for the future

April 8, 2016

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, April 8, 2016. Divorce can greatly complicate your life. For any couple involved in divorce proceeding here in Columbia or for those who have completed the formal court hearing and who have to obtain the final order of dissolution of marriage, there are many challenges. Determining the equitable distribution of assets in a property division or working through the details of a parenting plan, there is a great deal to work through with your attorney. One element of a divorce settlement that can be complex can involve the

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