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Your Guide to Child Custody in Columbia, MO
One of the most critical factors in any divorce is determining care, custody, and financial support for the children of the divorcing couple. In Missouri, the family court has a strict duty to ensure the safety of children involved in a divorce and to rule in favor of preserving their best interests. If you are a parent considering divorce in Columbia, MO, it’s helpful to understand the state’s laws surrounding child custody and what to expect from a child custody determination. An experienced Columbia, MO family law attorney is one of the best available resources for anyone facing a child
Is My Prenuptial Contract Enforceable in Columbia, MO?
Prenuptial contracts exist to provide clarity and security to marrying couples. While many continue to hold negative connotations about prenuptial contracts, the reality is that while they may not exactly be romantic, they allow a marrying couple to have difficult conversations early in their relationship. Many couples find that the process of reviewing their goals, hopes, and priorities for one another brings them closer and allows them to start their marriage on more open and honest terms. A prenuptial agreement can be incredibly advantageous in many situations, but only if the contract is legally valid and enforceable. Unfortunately, there are
How to Approach Divorce Mediation in Columbia, MO
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is the process’s expense in both time and energy. Divorce litigation may take months or even years in complex, hotly contested cases. Generally, the more agreeable the divorcing spouses are toward one another, the faster a divorce can proceed. Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method that can allow a divorcing couple to negotiate the terms of their divorce peaceably and swiftly. Divorce mediation can offer substantial savings on legal fees while simultaneously allowing a divorcing couple to keep their negotiations private and firmly within their control. If you intend to
I Can’t Afford Child Support Anymore. What Can I Do?
Child support is a necessary part of the divorce process for parents throughout Columbia, MO. However, what happens when a paying parent can no longer afford their child support payments due to job loss, reduced income, or unexpected illness? If you currently pay child support or might need to start paying it in the near future, it’s important to know what this responsibility entails and what to do if you are unable to meet your obligations due to forces beyond your control. Your first step when you face uncertainty about your child support responsibilities should be to speak with your
10 Things You Should Never Do During Divorce Proceedings in Missouri
Divorce is often emotionally charged, tense, and draining in many ways. Unfortunately, the high-running emotions that can erupt during divorce compel some people to make serious mistakes that cost them dearly in divorce proceedings. If divorce seems likely for you in the near future in Columbia, MO, keep these following warnings in mind as you navigate the divorce process and remember that being completely honest in all of your proceedings is essential if you want to ensure an equitable divorce. One: Never Attempt to Hide Assets Divorce is expensive, and you may not relish the idea of splitting everything you
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce in Columbia, MO
Divorce can happen for countless different reasons, but they all boil down to two basic types from a legal perspective: contested or uncontested. These distinctions revolve around the acceptable grounds for divorce in a specific state and whether a divorcing couple can reach agreeable terms. In an uncontested divorce, one spouse serves another with divorce papers and the recipient agrees without contest. In a contested divorce, one spouse will dispute some aspect of the proposed divorce agreement, and the case will proceed to court. No-fault divorce laws like those of Missouri can appear helpful in some cases, allowing couples who
Things that sons learn from their fathers
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 14, 2020. If you ever want proof that it’s beneficial for children to have their fathers in their lives, just consider all of the things that fathers teach them. Some of this is taught directly and intentionally; other things are just a product of observing, interacting and spending time together. Naturally, this is true for both boys and girls. Today, however, let’s take a look at a few things that sons can learn from their fathers: How to treat women. This is important in any relationship but especially important when parents are divorced,
Deployment length linked to divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Friday, May 1, 2020. If you’re in the military and you are sent overseas on a long deployment, you should know that it can impact your marriage. It may make it far harder for you and your spouse to stay together. One study carried out by the RAND Corporation showed that those with longer deployments had greater divorce risks. Those on shorter deployments also faced divorce risks, but they were not as great. In short, the time that the couple spent apart played a direct role in the
The Father Effect is real
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, April 17, 2020. Fathers need to be involved with their children. This is true during marriages and after divorce. It is clear from research that having a father figure in their life can help a child in numerous ways. It is in their best interests to get time with their father. As one expert put it: “When fathers are actively involved with their children, children do better.” That statement, while compelling, perhaps does not go far enough. How exactly do children do better? What type of impact
How fathers can maximize quality time after divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, April 3, 2020. The key to connecting with children is spending quality time together. This does not have to end for fathers simply because they got divorced. They may have less overall time with the children, as they split it with their ex, but they can still focus on quality time when they are together. One big thing they should do is to set adult concerns and obligations aside. Errands can wait. Work can wait. They don’t have to be productive and efficient 100% of the time.
Military retirement pay and divorce property division
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. When military members in Illinois decide to divorce, they may be concerned about some special issues due to their situation. Of course, under state law, members of the military are the same as everyone else, with equal rights to divorce, child custody and property division. However, the divorce process may take a longer period of time if one party is stationed overseas or has been deployed abroad, even though residency requirements are often relaxed for active duty military members. When it comes to property
