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Formerly known as alimony, spousal support is a monthly monetary payment made by one partner to the other to assist with living expenses. In the past spousal support or alimony, was provided for former wives by former husbands because the man was generally the breadwinner. Times have changed, now most marriages have both husband and … Read more
Contempt of court involves a spouse or parent disobeying a court order, an act that unfortunately our firm has much experience with. Going through a divorce is often a complicated and difficult process. However, when a spouse or parent is in contempt of court, an already difficult situation may get even harder. Violation of custody … Read more
People often think that an uncontested divorce simply means a few signatures and the union is dissolved. But we can tell you that it is never that easy. The definition of an uncontested divorce is that both spouses are in agreement on the major issues involved in the divorce. However, this does not mean that … Read more
A recent study claims that there is a strong correlation between social media use and relationship stability. There was a study conducted in the UK in 2012 that surveyed divorce lawyers to see if there was a connection between the use of social media and divorce. According to the survey, an estimated 1 in 3 … Read more
Many have a misconception about the meanings of joint and sole custody. Our St. Louis divorce lawyers can help you understand the difference. Going through a divorce can be a complicated process. When children are involved it can be even more so. There is often a misconception about the meanings of joint and sole custody. … Read more