When a couple chooses to end their marriage in Missouri and other areas of the country, there are multiple decisions that must be made. When one member of the couple was a high-profile professional basketball player, the case -- including the rulings that a court may...
Reducing some of the conflict associated with a Missouri divorce
When people marry, they do so with the intention of spending the rest of their lives together. However, as life events occur, people change, and so does the nature of their relationships. For some couples, this could leave them carefully evaluating whether to stay in...
Church attendance questioned in family law case
Parents in Missouri who remain in a loving and committed relationship often struggle to agree on how their children should be raised. While parenting styles can differ, so can ideals regarding in what religion the children should participate. These struggles to agree...
What matters can you address in a parenting plan?
Chances are, partnering with your ex on just about anything can put a sour taste in your mouth. If the two of you share children you plan to co-parent, you will need to figure out how you can work together. The co-parenting relationship can be a tough one to develop...
Social Security benefits after divorce
For many people in Missouri, questions regarding how they will support themselves in their retirement is something that keeps them up at night. This is likely especially true for those who have recently gone through or are contemplating a divorce. However, even if the...
Joint credit card debt and divorce
Getting a divorce requires you and your spouse to figure out a variety of complex issues. One complication that can haunt you even long after your divorce decree is joint credit card debt. Breaking up with your spouse is difficult, but it may be even harder to break...
Divorce: Belief that separate accounts protect assets is myth
Even though people who are opting to marry have the expectation of living happily ever after, many still have a realistic view on the potential outcomes. That is, many people getting married are aware that as life events occur and changes them, they may no longer be...
More couples choose to seek a prenuptial agreement
When people are contemplating spending the rest of their lives together, they often have several important decisions to make. For many in Missouri, this includes considering whether a prenuptial agreement is necessary. While in the past, prenups have been primarily...