What Is a Guardian Ad Litem and Why Do I Have One?
What is a Guardian ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem is a licensed attorney appointed by the court to protect the…
Divorce & the Holiday Season: Support in Columbia, Missouri
Navigating the holidays during or after a divorce or separation can be exhausting and intimidating. The holiday spirit is often…
How to argue for assets during a divorce
Many Missouri residents who divorce end up arguing over who gets to keep certain assets. While bank accounts can be…
Separate assets versus marital assets in a divorce
Missouri residents who are considering getting a divorce might be interested to hear about how assets are divided in a…
How debt may affect a divorce
Missouri spouses who divorce commonly have to decide how to divide any assets acquired during the marriage as well as…
Studies may show why some couples are more likely to divorce
There isn’t just one thing that couples in Columbia can do to prevent problems in their marriage. Most people must…
Division of marital property presents unique challenges
The division of marital property can be a complex aspect of divorce proceedings for many Missouri denizens. The inherent emotions…
Can child support be abused?
Missouri parents seeking child support may not always have the best interests of their child at heart. While child support is…
Increasing numbers of women paying spousal support
Women in Missouri who have struggled to become high income earners may discover that in the case of a divorce,…
Worst divorce mistakes
Missouri residents who are contemplating getting a divorce might be interested to hear what the worst mistakes that people getting…
How to prepare for life after divorce
Following a divorce, many Missouri residents may be curious to learn of ways to adjust to their new financial situations….
Children of divorce may face struggles
People in Columbia and others elsewhere usually don’t get married under the assumption that they will later divorce. However, divorce…
Man arrested for failing to pay child support for more than 10 years
In Missouri, child support is determined by looking at a number of factors. For instance, courts may consider each parent’s…
Should couples wait until after the holidays to file for divorce?
The decision to pursue a divorce is not an easy one to make, especially for couples in Columbia with valuable…
Holidays may be difficult for those who are newly divorced
When people in Columbia think about the holidays, they usually imagine a joyful time with family and friends. However, the…
Some Common Family Law Questions of the Week
How do I file for divorce in the State of Missouri? To file for divorce you must fill out a…
How long will all of this take?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by many divorce clients. Under Missouri law the divorce or “dissolution…
Late-life Divorce
The recent announcement of the Al Gore’s pending divorce has turned attention to the rise in late-life divorce. A couple…