January often brings with it a surge in divorce filings as individuals seek a fresh start in life. It is not uncommon to have such a new beginning as a New Year's resolution. Besides the connotations associated with the new year, people also often pick the first month...
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,...
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....
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 can be a highly stressful experience, no matter how long you were married, or what the marriage was like. Divorce can be particularly stressful when it comes to finances. The financial changes that a divorce will bring can be hard to deal with. Understanding...
Coparenting after a divorce can be a difficult situation for anyone, but it can become even harder if you must co-parent with a narcissistic ex who tries to manipulate your child. According to Psychology Today, children come biologically programmed to protect their...
If you have been thinking about adding a child to your home, now is a good time to consider fostering. According to state agencies, Missouri is facing a critical shortage of foster families. Why is this issue happening and what can you do to help? Why the shortage is...
Determining a child custody arrangement that fits your family's needs can be a challenging part of the divorce process. It can become even more complex if your child does not want to spend time with one parent. Does your child have a say regarding who becomes the...
When you married your spouse, it was with every intention to raise their child as if they were your own. You’ve taken over the role as their second parent and have been there for every major event from birthdays to athletic events. You’d like to take this one step...
If you are unhappy in your marriage, it is likely that you have been considering divorce for some time. You may have decided not to discuss your plans to file for divorce with your spouse because you want to buy yourself time to prepare. It is important that you do...
