Divorce does not have to mean a long, expensive courtroom battle. The Betz Law Firm can help you evaluate your options. For many St. Louis couples, mediation offers a faster, more private, and often more affordable path to ending a marriage. Instead of leaving the biggest decisions of your life to a judge, mediation puts … Read more
If you are facing a custody decision, the fastest way to get clear answers about your situation is to speak with a family law attorney. Mothers walk in believing the court is already decided in their favor, and fathers walk in believing they have already lost. Both are working from a version of Missouri law … Read more
If you are going through a divorce and are worried about how you will support yourself or what you may be asked to pay, you are asking the right question. Missouri courts do not award spousal support automatically. The law sets a specific two-part test that must be met before a judge can order it, … Read more
Before you move forward with your divorce, it helps to understand the two primary paths available to you. Divorce is rarely simple, but the path you choose matters more than most people realize. The approach you take can affect your timeline, costs, relationship with your children, and ability to move forward. If you are considering … Read more
If you are thinking about divorce, one of the first questions you probably have is a simple one: how long will this take? The honest answer is that it depends – mainly on whether you and your spouse can agree on the key issues or whether the court will need to sort them out. What … Read more
If you are considering divorce and want to understand your options clearly, call The Betz Law Firm. Ending a marriage at any age is a significant decision. When you are 50 or older, the stakes often feel even higher. You may have more assets, a more shared history, and fewer years to recover from a … Read more