Kelly,Symonds & Reed LLC
Preparing financially for divorce is incredibly important. However much you look forward to ending your marriage, there will be some psychological and emotional hangover to deal with. By taking time to think about and prepare your finances, you avoid them adding to...
Not so many years ago, you could write a check to your landlord or the grocery store knowing that the money would be in your account when you got paid in a couple of days and before the check reached your bank. No one would be the wiser because it took checks days to...
Everyone knows that driving while intoxicated is a very bad idea. Not only can it land you in jail and get your driver’s license suspended, but it also puts your life – and the lives of everyone on the road with you – at risk. What fewer people know, however, is...
You know that in order for law enforcement officers to search your home, they typically must have either your permission or a search warrant. However, what if you share an apartment or house with roommates? Can they consent to a search without your approval? It...
There are some divorce cases that, unfortunately, have to involve Child Protective Services (CPS). In Missouri, CPS may be called to investigate claims of: Child abuse Criminal acts by a parent Drug or alcohol abuse Child endangerment Domestic violence Once CPS is...
Most people have, at one time or another, eaten something while they drove. They might have been in a rush because of running late for work or have needed to eat something on a long trip. While eating behind the wheel seems like it wouldn’t be dangerous at all, the...
Thinking about filing for divorce can be enough to raise your stress levels and blood pressure. The idea of needing to go to court and legally separate your life from your spouse's is not particularly appealing. You could put off looking into the details of taking...
The fourth amendment of the Constitution of the United States makes unreasonable searches and seizures unconstitutional. Law enforcement officers can, therefore, can generally only search your home under limited circumstances. You may be able to get the court to throw...
In a head-on collision, there is a much greater chance that the people involved will get hurt or killed. Why? It comes down to speed and the angle of impact. If you think about a head-on crash, you can imagine two vehicles headed for one another. They may both be...
Driving around semi-trucks is necessary, as they are the backbone of the freight industry in the United States. Tens of thousands of tons of goods move all over the country in the back of these trucks. However, driving around them is also dangerous. They are massive...
