What is the difference between joint and sole custody?
Today I’m answering one of the top ten child custody questions parents ask about when getting divorced. First of all,…
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Divorce by Tahoe
My long standing joke with friends and family is that if you buy a Chevrolet Tahoe it means you will…
Why do I have to turn over my bank and credit card statements?
You are involved in a family law case. Maybe you were never married to the other party, maybe you were…
What is an Interlocutory Judgment and why would I want one?
The primary purpose of an Interlocutory Judgment in a divorce proceeding in Missouri is to set a valuation date for…
How to Use Missouri Casenet
Many of our clients use Casenet as a way of obtaining additional information about his/her case. What is Casenet? Casenet…
Leaving Kids Home Alone
During the summer and other holidays we often hear complaints from parents about the other parent leaving children home alone….
When Can I Deny Visitation?
A common question that gets asked a lot is when can I deny visitation? What follows are both what I…
Interstate Adoptions and the ICPC
If you want to adopt a child that currently lives in another state or that will be born in another…
Signs That Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets in Your Divorce
It is very common for spouses to hide assets from one another during a divorce. I am often asked how…
“Bird Nest” Custody Arrangements
“Bird nest” custody received a lot of attention in 2009 when Jon and Kate Gosselin from the show Jon &…
Emailing with Your Attorney
Communicating with your attorney is hard. We’re busy. You’re busy. Email seems like the easiest way to go but it…
The Case of the Hidden Assets-How Do You Find Them? Part 1
There are four ways people traditionally hide assets: Tax returns are the first place to look for hidden assets. Go…
Are you a good co-parent? Take this test and find out.
So you think you’re a good co-parent. It’s your spouse who has the problem. Take this test and see how…
Basics of International Divorce-Key Takeaways
You and your spouse live in different countries and you want to get divorced. First of all, make sure you…
The Top 10 Reasons why you shouldn’t go to court
I know some of you won’t like this post. You’re thinking I’m not tough enough, I’m lazy, and I don’t…
How to Have Your Correct Gender Identity Recognized in Missouri
With the recent revocation of the Obama Administration’s federal guidelines protecting transgendered students, the few other protections afforded to transgendered…
Recent Poll Shows Possible Drop in Support of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
The Associated Press has conducted an online survey to determine if supporters of same-sex marriage legalization were standing their ground amidst all…
Are payments in stock considered part of my income for child support purposes?
In a recent case decided by the Western District Court of Appeals the Court found that payment in stock may…
Can my spouse receive part of my stock options in our divorce?
Stock options can often be valuable assets that come up in the midst of property division in a divorce. The…
Tips for Giving a Deposition in Your Divorce Case
What is a deposition? A deposition is giving verbal testimony under oath, usually in front of a court reporter. Lawyers…
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