When a marriage comes to an end, financial matters easily get complicated, especially in high-asset situations. Alimony (called Maintenance in Missouri) is one aspect that requires careful consideration during a divorce. If you find yourself in a high-asset divorce...
After the divorce finalizes and you start building a new life, changes eventually happen. When you have children, some of those changes can affect the custody arrangements. Although SB35, which would require the courts to default to equal, or approximately equal,...
Deciding to end a marriage is a significant and often challenging decision. In Missouri, the process of divorce involves many considerations and legal procedures. Misconceptions can complicate an already difficult time, potentially leading to unnecessary conflict and...
A lot of times, you can rescue your relationship. However, sometimes you can damage a marriage to the point where you cannot revive it. Here are some signs that it is time to consider divorce and start a new chapter in your life. A lack of arguments Spouses argue....
International adoption is a type of adoption that involves bringing home a child from someplace outside of the adoptive parents' home country. There are pros and cons to this type of adoption, and many families feel that this process is the right way for them to go....
Divorce is never easy, but for members of the LGBTQ community, the process can pose additional challenges. Legal and financial issues can cause emotional and psychological harm and the added societal stigmas might heighten your stress. Those preparing for divorce can...
With summer just around the corner, families are gearing up to begin their summer vacation time. Summer break can be challenging for divorced parents because they have to figure out how to split the time so they can both spend time with their child. Co-parenting is...
Forty percent of adoptions involve stepparents, tying stepparent adoptions for first place with foster care adoptions. In addition, these adoptions are typically less complicated than other types of adoption. If you seek to adopt your stepchildren, these are a few...
Divorce is an incredibly difficult process for both parties involved. It can bring out strong emotions and create a lot of financial stress. In some cases, a forensic accountant may be necessary to help protect the interests of both parties. A forensic accountant's...
Splitting marital assets is sometimes just as challenging as splitting the family itself. In many cases, both spouses have both financial and emotional connections to the boat, RV, vehicles, and other toys. The divorce distribution laws in most states designate that...
