St. Louis Family Law Blog
Gray divorce requires planning ahead
After years of planning for the future, for some Missouri couples, the future really does not look too promising. Yes, they have their retirement savings and their history together, but the idea of spending their golden years with each other just will not work. More...
How will separate bank accounts affect the Missouri divorce?
A common trend among many Missouri couples is to maintain separate bank accounts. Financial experts suggest that this trend does help to reduce conflict among some couples. This can be especially true if the individuals have different financial philosophies. However,...
Postnuptial agreement offers protection for the future
Over time, career goals and family priorities can change. At the beginning of the marriage, a Missouri couple may have had their lives planned out; they knew what they wanted career wise and how they pictured their family changing in the coming years. Or, did they? It...
Can a single parent adopt a child in Missouri?
Currently, almost half a million children live in the U.S. foster care system. Most children will spend four years there, either waiting to return to their families or become eligible for adoption. Over half of the children eventually return to their families, but 25%...
How does Missouri calculate child support?
Child support is a monthly sum of money that one parent pays to the other to help finance childcare. Missouri’s state-mandated Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation helps courts calculate these payments. The schedule provides courts with a basic guideline of what...
Mediation can help draft reliable divorce plans
Filing for divorce is rarely easy. Some couples let problems stew for years, turning divorce into a bitter struggle for control of possessions or custody of children. Some spouses seek divorce to liberate themselves from a dangerous situation. A few couples even seek...
Helping your kids cope with divorce
When it comes time to tell your kids you and your spouse are getting a divorce, are you ready to give them the support they’ll need? Statistics show that around half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, meaning there are lots of children going through their own...
Should I adopt my stepchildren?
After a divorce involving children, many remarriages result in a blended family. New couples navigate this new dynamic at their own pace and in their own ways, with mixed results for different families. Some new blended families take off quickly and become close,...
Co-parenting during quarantine
The impact of COVID-19 has affected the entire country. Stay at home orders are enforced in nearly every state, forcing families to stay inside and avoid contact with anyone not in their household. This has impacted the economy and disrupted everyday life for...
Assess the merits of settling a divorce or going to trial
There’s little doubt that divorce is an extremely stressful process even when spouses are able to maintain a civil and respectful relationship. But keeping the peace isn’t always easy when one spouse wants more than their fair share of marital assets or more time with...
