The Betz Law Firm 
In Missouri, you can request a modification if the criteria for modifying child support are valid. When you divorce, meeting your children’s emotional, educational, and financial needs and sharing custody with your ex is essential. In divorce proceedings, the court strives to ensure that both parents provide for their children’s ongoing needs. This is done … Read more
In family law matters, our firm understands that resolving issues through mediation and negotiation will yield better results for both parties. The journey of a marriage may sometimes lead to diverging paths. When the decision to part ways is made, the divorce process can be fraught with emotional turbulence and legal complexities. However, it is … Read more
By considering unconventional approaches like mediation and collaborative divorce, you can navigate this difficult time with dignity and respect. The journey through a divorce can often feel like traversing an imposing mountain range. Yet, as challenging as it may seem, it’s important to remember that there are multiple paths to the summit. Trailblazing with Meditation … Read more
Divorce mediation provides an escape route, shielding children from the damaging psychological effects a divorce may have on them. Divorce mediation offers a more collaborative and harmonious path toward divorce, enabling both parties to reach amicable agreements on divorce matters through sound reasoning and mutual respect. Divorce can significantly impact children, particularly when both parents … Read more
Joint credit cards are credit cards that are in both partners’ names and can be a source of stress during a divorce. Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally trying time and one of the challenges many divorcing couples face is handling joint credit cards. Joint credit cards are credit cards that are in both … Read more
One question that often arises is whether it matters who files for divorce first. While there is no clear-cut answer to this question, several factors can influence the outcome of the divorce proceedings. In Missouri, the person who files for divorce is known as the “petitioner,” and the other spouse is known as the “respondent.” … Read more