If you are preparing for a custody battle and you worry that a non-family member can get custody of your child, you need to realize that it is unlikely but not impossible for that to happen. Families are not the same, and the dynamics that happen during a custody battle can stir up the lives … Read more
If you are worried that your ex-spouse is putting your children at risk by not respecting pandemic guidelines, what can you do? Going through a divorce is tough, but for parents with minor children, it comes with the additional difficulties of co-parenting. Agreeing on how to raise and care for your children with a person … Read more
A paternity test can be ordered by the court and provide concrete evidence of the biological father. When a child is born, we come together as a community. A wave of congratulations on social media, the mailbox stuffed with heartfelt cards, phone calls from friends and family, and baby showers. It is a time of … Read more
Something like losing a job or taking a new position that earns a significantly lower income may result in lower maintenance fees. “Man plans, and God Laughs,” an old phrase that holds true in modern times. Despite our best efforts, life can throw a curveball your way; perhaps you lost your job, moved to a … Read more
If you find your former spouse fails to communicate effectively, speak to your trusted Missouri lawyer, and find out the best action to take to protect your child’s best interests. After a judge approves the proposed parenting plan and your case concludes, we hope that this is the end of a divorce’s judicial portion. Both … Read more
Knowing how to avoid social media’s pitfalls during a divorce and how to utilize it for discovery gathering can make all the difference. 20 years ago, Myspace and Facebook were still in their infancy. It started as something that young college students used to plan events; now, it is synonymous with most people’s lives. No … Read more
