Child Custody and Medical Marijuana Cards
Many of you have been proud of your medical marijuana card when you come into the office to consult about…
When we don’t agree do work-related childcare expenses go in the child support calculation?
Missouri uses Supreme Court Rule 88.01 and Civil Procedure Form 14 to calculate child support. Rule 88.01 establishes guidelines for…
Can the Court Force Me to Sell my Home or Business in a Missouri Divorce?
A common question in our office is whether the judge can force the sale of real estate or a business in…
Denying Access in the Time of the COVID-19
We are receiving a lot of questions right now about whether custody exchanges have to take place given that schools…
Can I refuse to agree to a divorce? I won’t give him a divorce.
Can I refuse to agree to a divorce? This is a common question we get in our office. It’s understandable…
What is a Missouri Qualified Domestic Relations Order and What Do I Need to Know About One?
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order that divides you or your spouse’s retirement plan in the…
Attachment Disorder and Custody of Children
Psychologists have routinely held that babies who are old enough to show love are old enough to grieve the loss…
Missing Persons Case Spirals into Custody Battle
On October 8, 2019, Mengqi Ji Elledge went missing. The 28-year-old Chinese woman was married to, and had a child…
Guardianship vs. Third Party Custody
What is third party custody? Third party custody most often refers to an individual who is not a biological or…
What is an Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service?
An Entry of Appearance is a legal document that says that an attorney represents one party in a case. It…
Really Bad Divorce Advice
We’re so often telling clients (and readers) what to do that I thought it might be time to just give…
Tips for getting along with your Co-Parent
What follows are some practical tips for getting along with your Co-Parent:
Setting Aside Prenuptial Agreements
For whatever reason, you don’t like the prenuptial agreement that you agreed to when you married your spouse. Can you…
Why are Divorce Attorneys so Expensive?
The short answer is that you are paying for your attorney’s TIME and it’s likely that neither you nor your…
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,…
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….