When a marriage reaches a breaking point, many couples feel torn between two options — divorce or legal separation. Both paths allow spouses to live apart and establish clear boundaries, but the legal and emotional implications differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions can help you make the choice that best suits your family, finances, and future. … Read more
At The Betz Law Firm, we want to help you navigate the complex financial issues that come with legal separation so that you can make informed decisions. When a couple legally decides to separate in Missouri, it’s essential to understand the financial implications of this decision. Legal separation is a formal process that requires a … Read more
When your marriage has a lot of issues, but you and your spouse still want to fight to keep it alive, you may go see a marriage counselor. When both of you are done fighting and ready to move on, you generally file for divorce. But what happens when you’re not sure which of the … Read more
It is important to discuss the following essentials with your attorney when settling on a separation agreement. Separation is a stressful time for any couple, as they have to now split their life together and agree on what is left for each one, what conditions will they follow further and what to expect during a … Read more
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 in order to protect yourself, your custody rights, and your assets. If your marriage has been over symbolically for a while, you might … Read more
Although handled in the same way logistically, legal separation and the dissolution of marriage are two different things. When you can’t seem to get along with the person you said “I do” to, there might come a time when you want to tell them that you “don’t” anymore. Sometimes people just need some time and … Read more