Depending on your circumstances, taking the first step and filing for divorce may put you at an advantage and give you better control over the outcome of the separation. It’s odd to talk about getting the upper hand when it comes to a life moment so sensitive and complicated as divorce. However, having an advantage … Read more
Sharing parenting duties during and after a divorce can prove challenging for many. Divorce is rarely a smooth process. You have to come to terms with the fact that your marriage has ended, navigate the legal hurdles, and try to reach an agreement with your soon to be ex-spouse. Sharing parenting duties under these circumstances … Read more
Have you been struggling with the thought of going through a divorce, while knowing deep down it is inevitable? Up to 50% of married couple divorce according to some statistics. Missouri had an estimated 3.2 divorce rate in 2015. Nobody likes to think about it, but the truth shows that many couples will, unfortunately, go … Read more
The court will attempt to ensure children remain safe and provide the best possible chance of a healthy life. With the heroin and opioid epidemic in the headlines, we have become acutely aware of chemical dependency in the last decade. The cost of life, property, and family is well known. For many this is as … Read more
For some, reverting back to their last name prior to marriage provides psychological and social closure. For many, divorce is an end. It is an end to a marriage union, a home, and a lifestyle. It is it also a new beginning. It means reinventing ourselves, finding new hobbies, creating a new life. Part of … Read more
Helping your children cope with their new living environment requires compassion and routine. Divorce is never easy; emotions can run high and parents need to plan for a new life. This can include finding a new home, decorating, and furnishing a new house. However, many parents find the hardest part of custody is not in … Read more