St. Louis Family Law Blog
QDROs allow divorcing couples to divide retirement assets
Early in the experience of a divorce, most people hope for a short, simple and relatively positive experience while also fearing something quite different. Retirement accounts, for example, affect your quality of life over the long term and, even under the best of...
How might a spouse try to hide assets ahead of a divorce?
One of the core concepts of divorce in Missouri is equitable distribution. That means all marital property the couple had acquired gets divided fairly among both spouses. To do this, everyone needs a full, clear picture of what each partner owns. However, not everyone...
Will I benefit from filing for divorce first?
When things are not going well in a marriage, it may be obvious for both spouses that divorce is an inevitability. However, there will likely be a significant amount of hesitation when it comes to taking action to file for divorce. You may still have hope that you...
Should I request a child custody modification?
Rearing a child when you are separated from their other parent can be challenging at times. If you are unhappy with the current child custody arrangement for one reason or another, you may want to request a child custody modification. However, you can only request a...
Tips for dividing marital property without a dispute
Every divorcing spouse wants to feel that they gained a fair outcome for themselves. However, they usually do not want to undergo a stressful and costly court battle to ensure this is the case. Many divorcing spouses find themselves stuck between wanting a positive...
The holidays are coming up fast; co-parents need to be ready
Before you know it, the holidays will be upon you. If this is your first holiday season after your divorce, you may wonder whether all of the work you did on your parenting plan will pay off now. In an effort to make the season enjoyable for everyone, you may feel...
How does supervised visitation work?
The child custody courts want all children to have a positive relationship with both their parents when it is possible. But they also want to protect their well-being and safety as a top priority. If a parent wants to have a relationship with their child, but they are...
Is an open adoption good for the child?
If you are interested in adopting, you've probably researched the different types of options available. Adoptions should always be designed to fit the specific circumstances and to help the child to adapt to their new life. Therefore, considering the child's best...
Common concerns about divorce
It's common and completely natural to have concerns about going through a divorce, even if you have come to terms with the fact that your marriage is beyond repair.Divorce is almost guaranteed to change all aspects of your life, but this does not mean that it has to...
Custody modifications when a custodial parent dies
No child should ever have to lose their parent. If a custodial parent passes away, this will undoubtedly be a sad time for the whole family, and together, they will need time to heal. Modifications will need to take place so that the child gets the familial support...
