Two people in Missouri are facing a number of criminal charges after allegedly stealing a car and nearly hitting a police officer with the vehicle. This incident is said to have occurred in the O'Fallon area on Wednesday, March 21. Both of the accused individuals have...
Could a child custody modification benefit your teenager?
Let us say you and your spouse divorced five years ago when your son was 10 years old. Now he is 15 and some issues have developed.The parenting plan that has been in place since the divorce has worked well, but circumstances surrounding your son indicate that a...
Missouri child custody: What’s the deal with bird nesting?
When ending one's marriage, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. If children are involved, figuring out the best child custody arrangement can certainly be a challenge. For those who are interested in joint child custody, bird nesting arrangements are...
Missouri juvenile law: Teen may face charges for school threat
A Missouri teenager was recently contacted by law enforcement authorities after word reached police that he made a threat against his high school by using the social media app Snapchat. At this point, charges have not been filed against the young man; however, that...
Helping your children adjust to life in two homes
When families break up, life changes dramatically, especially for the children. They must try to understand why this happened and overcome their fears about an uncertain future. Add to that a big change through having to transition between two homes, and the stress...
How to get what you want out of the divorce
One thing you did not have in mind when you got married in the St. Louis, Missouri, area is divorce. But now that it has become a reality, you might be wondering how you can split up as fast as possible. Before you do and say some things that you might come to regret,...
Divorce and the cryptocurrency problem
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are considered popular investments. Many people across the country, including some here in Missouri, may have some type of virtual currency in their financial portfolios. While this may be a good thing, it can cause a few issues for...