Shared custody can be challenging. There may be moments when one or both parents need to compromise for the best interest of their children. Holidays can stir up family matters, especially when it comes to divorced or separated parents. Children make important memories during the holidays and it’s important to make them feel safe and … Read more
One complicated divorce topic is deciding who gets your pets when you break up. This issue can be confusing and contentious, as both parties involved may be attached to their pets. Splitting Custody When it comes to children, Missouri has a variety of guidelines. What generally happens is that both parents have custody, and the … Read more
Long-distance parenting seems to hold huge challenges for both parents and children, but with good communication and the right plan, it can work for the benefit of your children, and without compromising your own life situation. Here are the aspects you need to include in your long-distance parenting plan: Visitation Schedule As with any conventional … Read more
A divorce can be a difficult time for all the parties involved. In addition to the emotional toll of the separation, you also have to figure out how to divide your assets. That can turn into a fierce battle, especially if you don’t part ways on good terms. One asset that is quite tricky is … Read more
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. Maybe you twisted your ankle before a big run, you had an important work event cause you to cancel vacation plans, or weather drove you back indoors instead of that camping trip. In all these instances forces outside of your control directed you to change plans and … Read more
One of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make during a divorce is setting a schedule for seeing and spending time with their child. A few years back, a law went into effect with the purpose of encouraging judges to award equal custody time (50/50 custody.) However, some judges are hesitant, claiming that … Read more