Child Custody And Support

If you’re one of many Missouri parents getting ready to navigate the family justice system because you or your spouse have filed for divorce, your children’s financial needs will no doubt be a central focus of proceedings. Each family’s circumstances are unique, so...

You’re probably familiar with a situation in which it seems like a non-custodial parent spoils their children during their visitation. This might include a lack of discipline, extra sugar allowances or prioritizing play over purpose. It’s easy to critique someone...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...