When going through a divorce, you may have concerns regarding where you will live after the process is final and what will happen to the family home. A spouse may not want to give up the home, and there could be contentious legal battles over this valuable asset. If...
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How to break divorce news to young children
For parents who are going through a marital breakup, one of the most challenging aspects of this process is breaking the divorce news to the children. How this news is relayed is important given the fact that divorce can take an emotional toll on all parties involved,...
How to approach financial concerns during a divorce
Even when it is the best solution for the couple’s future, many people approach the divorce process with a sense of worry and trepidation. For some, the sense of trouble is centered specifically on their financial well-being. Separating the spending power and...
Tips for handling tax filing during divorce
The process of getting a divorce in Missouri brings with it changes in many aspects of life, and tax filing is one of them. Fortunately, handling the first tax filing during or after divorce does not have to be intimidating. Here are a couple of pointers for divorcing...
Steps to take before seeing a divorce attorney
Navigating a marital breakup can no doubt be overwhelming from a financial, legal and emotional standpoint. However, enlisting the help of an attorney early on in the process can help to make the divorce process less stressful. Still, before reaching out to an...
How to overcome the unknowns associated with divorce
Getting divorced is never simple, even in the most amicable of scenarios. A major reason for this is that the divorce process brings with it many unknowns regarding the two parties’ futures. Here are a few tips for effectively managing uncertainty and feeling more in...
Tips for overcoming divorce-related financial trauma
Getting divorced in Missouri can be just as traumatic financially as it can be emotionally. However, it is possible to bounce back from the financial blow that divorce can deal. Here are a couple of tips for working through the financial trauma brought about by a...
What to avoid telling one’s children during a divorce
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...
How to remain financially healthy following a divorce
One of the biggest challenges that comes with divorce is figuring out how to begin living on one salary instead of two in Missouri. Fortunately, it is possible for divorcing individuals to confidently make the financial leap from married life to single life. Here are...
Does paying support mean I can claim my child on my taxes?
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...