Many parents who are going through a divorce become determined to gain full custody of their children. This might be because they are convinced that the other parent would be a bad influence on their child or because they want to provide their child with a permanent...
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Dealing with false accusations in child custody battles
Being involved in a high-conflict custody battle can be highly draining. No loving parent should have to fight to have a relationship with their child. The family law courts seek to find a solution that is in the best interests of the child, and they try to make it...
Understanding the 3 types of child custody
If you have recently separated from the other parent of your child, it is likely that you are largely unfamiliar with the way that child custody works in Missouri. You will, however, want to make sure that your child does not suffer as a result of the separation of...
Paying for services directly can limit child support disputes
Parents often argue about exactly what child support payments should cover. The person getting the payments thinks everything purchased for a child should be covered. Meanwhile, the other person thinks a lot of those things are frivolous, or they simply don't believe...
What is nesting really like?
Nesting is a relatively new idea for child custody after divorce. The basics include keeping the children in one home, which is typically the one they lived in during the marriage. The couple continues to own that home. As time goes by, the parents move in and out,...
Child support cases come in different forms
When Missouri parents decide to divorce, issues like child support and custody often prove to be especially complicated. Parents may notice that different support cases are handled in different ways. For example, some parties handle child support payments privately...
What child custody options are there for parents in Missouri?
Whether you are going through a divorce or separating from your significant other, if you have children you likely have many questions about what will happen to them through these difficult times. Child custody is often a contentious topic, as not all parents agree on...
How disability can affect child support payments
Disability can change nearly every aspect of a Missouri family's life, especially when the disabled parent is a major source of child support. Because parental disability can have such a significant effect on income, it can also mean major changes for the children as...
Steps for dealing with child support after a job loss
The loss of a job triggers many financial concerns. For parents in Missouri who pay child support, sudden unemployment can lead to worries about complying with court orders in addition to other monthly bills. Unemployment does not alter or postpone the requirements...
Film looks at impact of child support system on fathers
The child custody and support system can be overwhelming for many single parents who enter it after a divorce or the end of a relationship. The process can be complicated further by the impacts of societal racism and poverty, emphasizes the director of a documentary...