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…
The risks of paying maintenance or alimony in Missouri
Maintenance, called alimony in some states, may be a key factor in your divorce case. In order to award maintenance…
What about all of those bills my ex won’t reimburse me for?
So you have an order that provides each of you are to pay half of uncovered medical bills, co-pays, extracurricular…
The Red Flags of Parental Abduction
With today’s mobile society the Department of State identifies the following “red flags” or signs of risk as they relate…
Can I get an annulment in Missouri?
Most clients are confused about what an annulment is and whether they can get one. First of all, religious annulments…
Hey Dad–Get a Step Down Child Support Order
What is a step down child support order? A step down child support order is an order that applies to…
Can my spouse get half of my severance package?
While severance packages are not that common they do come up in divorce cases from time to time. Under Missouri…