Individuals in Missouri may decide to divorce their spouses if these spouses were abusive toward them during the marriage, but if they share children, they cannot completely avoid interacting with them. This is where the idea of parallel parenting comes in. Unlike...
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How can “nesting” create stability for my children?
Dealing with a divorce is exceptionally challenging for you and your children. It is essential for both you and your ex to provide stability for your children during the divorce. Some parents choose to provide their children with stability with the living arrangement...
How to make the co-parenting process easier
The idea of co-parenting after a Missouri divorce can seem overwhelming. However, if the parents can cooperate in raising their shared children, their children will likely benefit emotionally, relationally and academically long term. Here are a couple of ways in which...
What to avoid telling one’s children during a divorce
It is not uncommon for people in Missouri to utter words they later regret during divorce. However, when these damaging statements are directed at a child, they can especially have a long-term negative impact on the child emotionally and mentally. Here are a couple of...
Does paying support mean I can claim my child on my taxes?
The end of the year is coming, and that means tax season is just around the corner. Even when life was simpler, you probably struggled to make sure you avoided penalties and paid no more than your fair share. When you had a child, your tax situation gained additional...
What constitutes an unfit parent?
Parents who are divorcing have to make several decisions concerning their minor children. One of the most important issues regards child custody -- will one parent in Missouri have sole custody or will parents share custody? It all depends upon a number of factors,...
Can my child decide which parent to live with?
Divorce can be devastating for children who may not understand the reasons why their parents are breaking up. Among the toughest decisions you will make as a parent during a divorce is how to share child custody in a way that is least disruptive to your children. Each...
Winning child custody with these dos and don’ts
When parents get divorced, there are many issues regarding children that are up for discussion. One of the most important is that of child custody, and although most Missouri family court judges believe a joint custody situation is usually the best, there may be times...
Proper information can help sort out child custody issues
There are many emotions people go through when they’ve made the decision to divorce. If they have children, the kids will also be faced with dealing with many feelings. When Missouri couples are on the cusp of divorce they must begin to sort out a number of issues and...
Child custody: What exactly does better parent mean?
Divorce comes with a lot of decision-making. If the couple has children, the most important decisions revolve around child custody. If the issues are contentious, then it may be that one parent is planning on fighting for sole custody of the children. In such cases, a...
