What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases in Missouri
Figuring out custody arrangements with your former spouse can be stressful, even if the rest of the divorce was simple….
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Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First in Missouri?
When getting a divorce, someone needs to file for divorce first to initiate the process and establish the legal proceedings….
When Should Grandparents Pursue Custody of a Grandchild?
As a parent, you hope your children will be able to raise kids of their own one day. While many…
How Can a Father Lose Custody in Missouri?
Separating from your spouse can be more stressful if you have children and are trying to work out a fair…
5 Myths About Child Support in Missouri, Debunked
When you get divorced and have children, it’s common for the non-custodial parent to provide child support. Child support is…
Should You and Your Spouse Separate Before Getting Divorced in Missouri?
When you know that your marriage is over, figuring out the next steps can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying…
3 Challenges LGBTQIA+ Couples Face When Getting Divorced in Missouri
Getting divorced is a difficult time for any couple, but there’s no denying that the court system and most divorce…
Second Parent Adoptions: What Missouri Same-Sex Parents Need to Know
Becoming a parent is a huge responsibility, but it can also be one of life’s greatest joys. For same-sex parents,…
What Happens to Custody Agreements When a Parent Moves Out of Missouri?
When you initially got divorced, you and your spouse agreed to a custody agreement that assumed the two of you…
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce in Missouri – Answering Common Questions
When you and your spouse decide it’s time to end your relationship, it’s normal to assume that divorce is your…
What Happens to Debt During a Divorce?
When you and your spouse got married, you likely combined your finances. This includes your income, savings, and even your…
What to Expect When Adopting a Stepchild
When you’re the co-parent of your spouse’s children from a previous relationship, it’s normal to build a tight bond with…
How to Determine Custody of Pets in a Divorce
Establishing custody of children is one of the most complex parts of a divorce, but what happens if you and…
Is a Civil Divorce Possible? Here’s How to Keep Conversations Productive
Heading into a divorce can be incredibly stressful, and all that stress can leave you and your spouse feeling less…
Attorney Amy Davis Salladay was featured on CBS’ “48 Hours”.
Attorney Amy Davis Salladay was recently featured on CBS’ “48 Hours”. The episode “The Tree That Helped Solve a Murder”…
How Can I Hide My Home Address if I go to Court?
Missouri offers Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program. Missouri implemented Safe at Home in 2007 to help survivors of…
New Year, New You?
January is the unofficial divorce month. One thing most family law attorneys could probably agree on is that divorces are…
Attorney Amy Davis Salladay featured on A&E’s special “Killer Cases”
Attorney Amy Davis Salladay was featured on A&E’s special “Killer Cases”. The episode “The Exchange Student Murder” can be viewed here. Read…
Steps for Name/Gender Change
Do Name Change through court Request amended birth certificate through Bureau of Vital Records Fill out Driver’s License form Request…
Sometimes Judges Just Get It Wrong
Sometimes judges just get it wrong. I get easily frustrated by my clients’ common misperception that every judge will always…
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