“My Ex is pushing me to go to mediation to resolve our dispute. Should I do it?” This is an increasingly common question for Missouri family law practitioners. The answer to this question can only be reached once you have a clear understanding of the process and whether your circumstances…
In the recent trend of legal services going viral, Google has now released a program which will account for your text messages and e-mails after your death. The program, aptly named Inactive Account Manager, will allow individuals to prearrange what will happen to their account data and information upon their…
One of the most difficult decisions a trial judge can be faced with is deciding a custody arrangement that is best for a child. A good trial judge will closely scrutinize the evidence and evaluate each relevant factor in making her decision. In Missouri, those factors the Judge must consider…
What happens when you or your ex-spouse want to relocate with your children? This is a common issue that family law practitioners are faced with on a regular basis. It is also one of the most heavily litigated areas of family law in Missouri. When a parent decides to move…
A stepparent adoption can be one of the most rewarding events in the life of both the child and the adoptive parents. A stepparent adoption is a permanent relationship in which a minor child becomes the child of the spouse of the natural mother or natural father for all legal…
In our last post, we discussed the use of a Form 14 to determine child support amounts in family court cases in Missouri, as well as some situations where a Form 14 is not used. Since a Form 14 is the predominant way of determining child support here in Missouri,…
Whether you are going through a divorce, a paternity matter, or a modification of child support, the issue of child support is often one of the principle issues in a Missouri family law case. Determining child support in Missouri can be a challenging task, however it is usually calculated according…
In our previous blog entry we addressed the risks involved with failing to be informed about your financial circumstances, not being prepared to provide for your financial necessities in the early stages of the divorce process and the financial damage that can be done by using the divorce process as…
If you find yourself in the middle of a divorce or are in a situation where you are likely faced with a divorce from your spouse, it is important that you recognize that it is your responsibility to take steps to control your financial future and to avoid those common…
In recent news, Kim Kardashian has requested that her divorce from NBA star player Kris Humphries be expedited, due primarily to the fact that she is due in July with Kanye West’s child. In Missouri, such a request would not be considered by the courts. In fact, Missouri family courts…