Family Law

If your marriage is at an end, you have a lot on your plate, emotionally and practically speaking. One of the most important steps you can take when it comes to the idea of navigating your divorce successfully involves setting clear priorities.  Making this effort can...

Walking away from a romantic relationship when you share children isn’t an easy situation. There’s not a way to make a clean from your ex unless one parent walks away from their children. Because of this, you and your ex will have to continue to communicate to raise...

The divorce process can be confusing, complex and stressful. As such, you may make serious financial mistakes with so much going on and many things to consider. One of the best ways to avoid these financial mistakes is to know what they are. Failing to gather your...

Marriage is a huge commitment and very few relationships do not face troubles at some point. Some couples are able to navigate obstacles and build a stronger bond, while others don’t make it.  Modern life can be stressful for married couples, and there are several...

A parenting plan is a document that outlines how parents will approach the task of co-parenting in the wake of a separation or divorce. It serves as a roadmap, detailing the arrangements for a child's care and the obligations and rights of both parents. When a...

People often have very different takes when it comes to the modern divorce rate. Some people will lament the fact that they feel like most marriages eventually end in divorce, something that they claim has been happening for decades. Others will say that the divorce...

During a divorce, emotions and stress levels are high, making it tempting to seek solace and support. The instant connectivity with friends and family on social media can feel like a comforting balm for stress. The inclination to share, vent or simply stay active on...

Except in instances where there are threats of violence and bodily harm, there is generally no law that requires divorcing couples to live apart during the divorce. But sharing a living space with someone you no longer love comes with its share of challenges. If you...

You’re going through a divorce. Your children may be aware of what’s going to happen once the divorce process is over. You may have told them that they may be living in two homes in the future, they’ll be changing schools or they’re going to be moving. While you’ve...

Last summer, as Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the media (and social media in particular) were abuzz about laws in a handful of states, including Missouri, that prevent couples from divorcing if one spouse is pregnant. Let’s look at what...