On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Sep 16, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is often a stressful event, and the longer it drags on, the more tense couples can become. Minor disagreements can quickly build into contentious battles, which can be costly, both financially and emotionally. Many couples in Missouri and beyond would prefer...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Aug 5, 2020 | Divorce
Though many people here in Missouri say that they knew they were on the path to divorce, others say the entire matter blindsided them. Some say that even though they knew that ending their marriage was inevitable, they were not at all prepared for the details that...
On behalf of Law Office of Amy L. Gervich | Jul 22, 2020 | Divorce
Retirement accounts and pension plans can represent a significant portion of a Missouri couple’s assets. When a divorce occurs, these assets are typically taken into consideration and included as a part of the property division settlement. However, due to the nature...
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...
