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Can You Obtain Text Messages Without Consent During a Divorce?

October 9, 2026February 13, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

This guide is part of our St. Louis divorce practice. Questions about your own situation? Call (314) 801-8488 for a confidential consultation. What you need to know in order to avoid liability or criminal charges under Missouri wiretapping laws. If you have suspected your spouse is having an affair and want to catch them in … Read more

What is Considered Desertion and How Does it Affect My Divorce?

June 3, 2020February 8, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

If your spouse has walked out the door leaving you and your children behind, that is considered desertion. There are times when couples go into a marriage thinking “till death do us part,” but once life and stress enter into the picture, they find out that they simply aren’t meant to be together. For most … Read more

Steps to Take Before You File for Divorce

October 9, 2026January 31, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

This guide is part of our St. Louis divorce practice. Questions about your own situation? Call (314) 801-8488 for a confidential consultation. There are a number of advantages to being well prepared before filing for divorce. Divorce is certainly not an easy process, but if you and your spouse have been through therapy and decided … Read more

What Is the Difference Between an Annulment and a Divorce?

October 9, 2026January 20, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

This guide is part of our St. Louis divorce practice. Questions about your own situation? Call (314) 801-8488 for a confidential consultation. In some situations, you might be able to get your marriage annulled instead of getting divorced. The dissolution of marriage is never an easy decision, and the road to getting a divorce is … Read more

What Are the Financial Consequences of Adultery in Missouri?

October 9, 2026January 11, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

This guide is part of our St. Louis property and debt division practice. Questions about your own situation? Call (314) 801-8488 for a confidential consultation. Although Missouri is a no-fault divorce state, that does not mean that having an affair can’t impact your divorce agreement and hurt you financially. Missouri is a “no-fault” divorce state, … Read more

Is It Okay to Date While Separated?

October 9, 2026January 4, 2018 by The Betz Law Firm

This guide is part of our St. Louis legal separation practice. Questions about your own situation? Call (314) 801-8488 for a confidential consultation. Dating while separated before a divorce can complicate matters and could hurt you financially. If you are seeking a dissolution of marriage in Missouri, there are things that you need to know … Read more