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
Sometimes couples going through a divorce don’t have a lot of disagreements between them. If you are one of them, then you might think that it’s not necessary to speak with a St. Louis divorce attorney. However, being represented by a lawyer should not only be reserved for difficult cases but should be a legal … Read more
One of the many ways a divorce will impact your life is forcing you to change your estate plan. Because your divorce will change your living arrangements and family structure, you must plan for the future accordingly. That means making changes to how you wish that your estate is handled in case you pass away. … Read more
Custody battles are never easy. The prospects of divorce are tough on their own, but when children are involved it can make everything that much harder, both from an emotional and legal point of view. In Missouri, the general idea that guides the custody process is that any decision made must be in the best … Read more