Regardless of the weight of emotion, pressure, or what’s at stake, here are a few of the things you should never do during a divorce. Most divorces are messy and complicated. You may feel stressed and emotionally exhausted, but that is not a reason to throw caution to the wind. The things you do and … Read more
Anger, frustration, pain, betrayal, all of these are normal and understandable feelings to experience during a divorce. But it is important to pick an appropriate time and place. Robert Emery posted an article on Psychology Today discussing the consequences of speaking ill about your former spouse in front of your children. In previous articles, we … Read more
A judge is not likely to be lenient simply because you chose to represent yourself. Everyone wants to save money. People shop around for cars, insurance, and loan rates. We even shop around for St. Louis family law attorneys. However, while the allure of saving money by representing yourself may seem attractive, it seriously hurt … Read more
Divorce court decisions should be made by applying laws and past case decisions to facts that are presented at your trial. The object of the dispute in a family lawsuit is a very delicate matter as it can have a significant influence on the lives of the spouses and their children. One cannot treat a … Read more
Sometimes couples going through a divorce don’t have a lot of disagreements between them. If you are one of them, then you might think that it’s not necessary to speak with a St. Louis divorce attorney. However, being represented by a lawyer should not only be reserved for difficult cases but should be a legal … Read more
One of the many ways a divorce will impact your life is forcing you to change your estate plan. Because your divorce will change your living arrangements and family structure, you must plan for the future accordingly. That means making changes to how you wish that your estate is handled in case you pass away. … Read more