On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jul 10, 2020 | Divorce
Trust is an important component of any Missouri marriage. Once trust is gone, it is likely that a divorce is on the horizon. It is possible that this trust issue may translate to assets and finances. In fact, one’s soon-to-be former spouse may attempt to hide assets...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jun 25, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jun 9, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jun 5, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jun 3, 2020 | 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,...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jun 1, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | May 14, 2020 | Divorce
Filing for divorce is rarely easy. Some couples let problems stew for years, turning divorce into a bitter struggle for control of possessions or custody of children. Some spouses seek divorce to liberate themselves from a dangerous situation. A few couples even seek...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Apr 21, 2020 | Divorce
There’s little doubt that divorce is an extremely stressful process even when spouses are able to maintain a civil and respectful relationship. But keeping the peace isn’t always easy when one spouse wants more than their fair share of marital assets or more time with...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Mar 16, 2020 | Divorce
The decision to divorce is complicated by concerns over finances and the potential for spousal support. Alimony is not considered a right and can be subject to many different factors that may alter a judge’s decision. Understanding what goes into a judge’s...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jan 21, 2020 | Divorce
One of the core concepts of divorce in Missouri is equitable distribution. That means all marital property the couple had acquired gets divided fairly among both spouses. To do this, everyone needs a full, clear picture of what each partner owns. However, not everyone...
