The Missouri family courts are of the opinion that a child’s best interests are generally served when they have regular and continual contact with both parents. However, what happens when your child’s personal interest does not match with their best interests? How do you approach the problem of your child not wanting to visit your … Read more
Nobody likes to think about their family separating. However, the truth is that roughly 50% of U.S. children will go through their parents getting divorced. If you and your spouse get divorced, Missouri law requires you to form an official parenting plan where you lay out the specifics about where your child will live, the … 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
The law regarding same-sex marriage is often changing, but we can help you determine the best course of action. A separation or divorce can be a very tough time for the parties involved, but the most affected of all always seems to be the children. For same-sex couples, things can get increasingly difficult, as their … Read more
In most cases, your ex cannot relocate with your children without your consent. One of the worst parts about getting a divorce is seeing your children less. For those of you without custody, it can be even worse. Perhaps the worst outcome of all is your ex wanting to move away with your children. Luckily, … Read more
Here are 5 tips to make telling your children about your divorce as easy as possible. Deciding to get a divorce comes with a significant amount of tasks to complete. You may be seeking a divorce attorney, split assets, negotiate over custody, and much more. One of the hardest of those tasks is telling your … Read more