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Many couples choose mediation to reduce conflict, keep more control over the outcome, and avoid the cost of a long court fight. Divorce mediation can be a calmer, more private way to settle the issues in your case. One question comes up again and again, though: if a neutral mediator is guiding the conversation, do … Read more
Questions about custody, support, or the house while your divorce is pending? Call The Betz Law Firm. Children need a schedule. The mortgage still needs to be paid. Someone has to decide who stays in the house. Temporary orders are how Missouri courts address those questions while the case is still open. If you are … Read more
If your spouse has gone silent, you do not have to wait and wonder. Call The Betz Law Firm for a confidential consultation. Filing for divorce is hard enough. Then your spouse is served and says nothing. Many people worry the case is stuck. Usually, it isn’t. A spouse who ignores the process generally cannot … Read more
Student loans can follow you long after a divorce is final; it helps to understand how the law handles them before you sign anything. For many St. Louis couples, student loans are one of the largest debts they carry. Unlike a house or a car, you can’t sell a degree and split it down the … Read more
Deciding what to do with the family home is a major financial and personal decision, and you don’t have to make it alone. For many St. Louis couples, the family home is the largest asset they own together, and often the most emotional one. It is where children grew up, where routines live, and where … Read more
We handle name changes regularly and can guide you through each step. Changing your name in Missouri is a court process, but it’s manageable. Most adult name changes follow the same basic path: you file a verified petition with the circuit court in the county where you live, a judge reviews it, and after the … Read more