Weddings are often a beautiful expression of the Missouri couple’s love for each other. In many cases, this is not the individual’s first experience with this emotion, and there may be children from previous relationships being brought into the marriage. When this...
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Why parallel parenting might be your best option after divorce
You’ve come to terms with the fact that you don’t exactly get along with your ex-spouse. But, at the end of the day you still recognize you want to do the best you can to work together at some capacity as you navigate joint custody. For divorced parents who aren’t on...
Child custody is an ongoing relationship
When a Missouri couple decides to divorce, it is the adults who are deciding to go their separate ways. Their assets and debts can be divided as a part of this process. However, when children are involved, there is often much more to be considered. Concerned parents...
How will debts be handled as a part of the divorce?
Finances are almost always a concern in setting up a new household. When the new household is the result of a Missouri divorce, finances can be an important consideration in structuring the property division settlement. Often, assets and debts are jointly held. This...
Seeking to adopt a child
The desire for a child can be overwhelming. But, how does the Missouri couple even begin the adoption process? For that matter, does it have to be a couple? Can an unmarried individual adopt a child? Adoptions laws are designed to protect the child and can be...
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...
