Marrying someone who already has children gives you the opportunity to be a new parent to children who may not have an active father or mother in their lives. Your relationship with the children of your spouse may become so strong that you want to take the next step...
3 things you cannot include in your prenuptial agreement
You and your fiancée may have decided to create a prenuptial agreement before you get married, especially as these legal agreements become more mainstream. According to a recent survey done by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, more than half of the lawyers...
Use these tips to get started on your parenting time schedule
Getting a divorce is tough on you, but it’s also rough on your kids. If your children are in elementary school, you and your spouse may have been cautious about how much you’ve told them. Now, you may feel like it’s time to let them know that you’re divorcing, but you...
How do I prepare for a modification hearing?
You probably feel a lot is riding on your upcoming hearing to modify your child custody or parenting agreement. The pressure of the hearing may put you on edge and you worry that you will not perform at your best during your hearing. However, the right preparation...
Can you ask for alimony as a stay-at-home parent facing divorce?
Domestic work is demanding and accrues without stopping. For some couples where both spouses work, they may agree to split certain household duties between themselves and outsource other tasks to professional house cleaning services or child care facilities. However,...
Are divorce records public?
Divorcing is a situation where you want to keep things quiet and deal with them within your family. You may not want everyone to know about your situation. It is possible you want to avoid talking about it and feel that nobody knowing will help with that. One thing...
What are the requirement to adopt a child in Missouri?
Adopting a child in Missouri is an adoption considered by many couples for various reasons. If you think adoption is right for your family, you must first assess whether you meet the requirements of the state. You can adopt as a single parent or as a married couple,...
How do I modify a parenting plan?
As your child's needs and your family changes over the years, there will likely be a time when you need to revise your parenting plan. What worked when your children were little will not work anymore once they are teens. The court does allow you to modify your...
What visitation rights do you have as a Missouri grandparent?
When your adult child divorces in Missouri, you may worry about how this will affect your relationship with your grandchildren. Despite the dissolution of the marriage, it is important you understand your rights as an established grandparent. While the Missouri...
Co-parenting tips may help divorced couples navigate custody
Co-parenting strategies may help Missouri couples navigate the challenges of sharing child custody. If you and your co-parent communicate and make shared decisions, you can build a relationship that supports your children’s well-being. HelpGuide.org explains that the...