If you and your partner can easily reach decisions without conflict, you may choose mediation and avoid going to court for your divorce. All divorces are financially and legally complicated. However, a divorce that goes to court can be costly. What determines whether or not a couple has to go before a judge is if … Read more
Many factors determine the amount of time it takes to finalize your divorce, including whether it’s contested or uncontested. When a person decides on divorce, they typically want to get it over and done. However, there isn’t a clear answer to how long a divorce takes in Missouri. Many factors determine the amount of time … Read more
When a divorce involves a child with special needs, the anxiety felt by parents can be extraordinary. But there are steps you can take to protect your child and yourself. Getting a divorce in St. Louis is never easy, and if there is a special needs child involved in the divorce, things can be even … Read more
What happens when you find yourself and your partner looking to seek a dissolution of marriage? Covid-19 is, at least for now, a very real impediment to normal life. It affects our interactions with friends and family, our vacation plans, and of course, what services are available to the community. Congruently, and perhaps in contention, … Read more
With an uncontested divorce, all aspects of the divorce must be uncontested; this includes child custody. When two people move forward with an uncontested divorce, they significantly reduce their emotional strain and financial burden. In addition, these move much more quickly and smoothly than typical divorce proceedings. However, if you are considering pursuing an uncontested … Read more
Under the right circumstances, an uncontested divorce can help a couple end their marriage peacefully and with dignity. Ending a marriage is never an easy process. However, there are more straightforward ways for a couple to divide material assets, deal with child custody issues, and handle other matters. When both spouses can end their marriage … Read more