When two people in Missouri make the decision to get married, they typically do so with the intention of spending the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, as time passes, the events of life often change a person's personality and character, sometimes meaning...
Modifying spousal maintenance (alimony) in Missouri
When your marriage ends, the judge may order you to pay alimony, which is known as spousal maintenance in Missouri. While these support payments may make sense during and immediately after your divorce, they may not remain viable for long.You may understand that your...
Tax law change has Missouri couples rushing to finalize divorce
When a couple decides to end their marriage, multiple decisions must be made. Often, even those couples in Missouri who are committed to an amicable split find themselves facing lengthy negotiations. For many, those negotiations were expedited by their desire to...
3 common tax surprises after divorce
It's that time of year when we all begin to think about the thrilling prospect of income tax returns. However, individuals who have recently divorced are often surprised to discover the impact that their new relationship status has on their tax obligations. Here are...
Singer, actor’s divorce turns contentious
The end of a romantic relationship is inherently difficult. Even couples in Missouri who are able to put their differences aside and come to an amicable agreement often face emotional difficulties. While a prenuptial agreement can help ease some of these difficulties...
Experienced professionals for those seeking divorce in Missouri
Even when both members of a couple in Missouri are committed to making the end of their relationship as seamless as possible, the end of a marriage is a difficult process. Decisions that are made will likely impact the rest of each person's life as well as the...
Who gets the pets following a divorce?
Many people in Missouri and across the country love their pets like their own children. As such, what happens to them following a divorce is an important consideration. In addition to who the pet lives with, who pays for the pet's bills is also an important question...