Did you know that Missouri courts sometimes consider the length of the marriage when deciding divorce cases? When evaluating factors that could influence the outcome of your divorce case, you may overlook the length of your marriage. But did you know that Missouri courts sometimes consider the length of the marriage when deciding divorce cases? … Read more
Imagine you’ve made it through your divorce. Now, years later, your former spouse is getting remarried. What does that mean for the maintenance that the family court judge ordered? Well, as long as it is a legal marriage, you are released from your alimony payments, effective the date of the new marriage. In fact, Missouri … Read more
This compensation is known as temporary support, and it is very common in divorce proceedings. In this article, we will outline some spousal support basics, help you understand how you may obtain temporary compensation, and explain what will happen to it when your divorce concludes. Spousal Support Eligibility and Calculation The first issue you need … Read more
If you are considering a divorce, it is important to understand where you may hit a snag in your proceedings. If you pay attention to popular culture, you may think that divorces are always stressful and frustrating from start to finish. Fortunately, this is not always the case. In reality, many splits are relatively straightforward, … Read more
In Missouri, there are no mandatory waiting periods for someone after a divorce is final. The laws regarding remarrying after a divorce are determined at the state level. Some states have mandatory waiting periods before you can say “I do” again. In Missouri, there are no mandatory waiting periods for someone after a divorce is … Read more
There are many factors that can affect the duration of spousal maintenance. The term ‘spousal maintenance’ refers to alimony paid to a spouse. Missouri law has set definitive rules about spousal maintenance, its duration, and the amount. Moreover, the Missouri courts have a large amount of discretion when it comes to deciding spousal maintenance. Alimony … Read more