Child Custody And Support

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...

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...

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...

Couples who are ready to call an end to their marriages might have children they need to consider. One of the issues that divorcing Missouri couples must sort out are related to child custody. But who actually gets to make those decisions? It works in one of two ways:...

Children are the top priority of parents. When Missouri parents divorce, they need to iron out many issues, but one of the main ones is that of child custody. Taking the best interests of the children into account, parents must see that their children’s emotional,...

Most parents always put their children’s needs before their own -- that’s part of what it is to be a parent. So, when parents in Missouri make the decision to divorce, they must take pause to think about the best way to talk to their children. They need to explain...