In the past 25 years, the divorce rate has doubled for people older than 50. These "gray divorces" may present certain financial issues since the spouses are nearing retirement. However, there are steps that couples in Missouri can take to protect their finances...
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Month: February 2018
Planning ahead for post-divorce finances
Missouri couples going through the painful and sometimes protracted process of getting divorced typically view the signing of the final decree as a finish line. While getting a judge's signature on the dotted line is a major milestone, it's not the end of the process....
Why revenge shouldn’t be the goal of a divorce
Missouri residents may feel like divorce is the best way to get back at a spouse who has cheated or committed some other unsavory act. However, this is generally not the case. While trying to exact revenge on a spouse, a parent may inadvertently put his or her kids in...
When life changes, your child support may also change
When you and your spouse married, you probably expected the marriage to last forever. When things didn't work out that way, you may have felt confused and uncertain. The divorce settlement left you with a fair portion of your marital assets and debts and a child...
Divorce can lead to several tax changes
The financial considerations that come with the end of a marriage can take many Missouri divorcees by surprise. A divorce always carries significant emotional and practical consequences, but the financial impacts of a split can last for many years. For example,...
