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...
What happens when Child Protective Services is called during a divorce?
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...
What are legal grounds for dissolution or divorce in Missouri?
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...
How will you ask for a prenuptial agreement?
As you prepare for your wedding day, you may come to think about the many benefits of creating a prenuptial agreement with your imminent spouse. For example, you can protect individual assets that you bring into the marriage. You can also use a prenuptial agreement to...
Protecting yourself during a divorce without a prenup
As your wedding date neared, many thought raced through your mind as your body was rushed with emotions. While excited about starting your newly married life, you had anxieties about your day going perfectly. Even more, thoughts about marriage in general surged...
Why the COVID-19 quarantine is causing some couples to divorce
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has upturned everyone’s lives, from work to school to summer plans. It has also had a major impact on many couples’ marriages, for better and for worse. With spouses stuck together in close quarters, tensions can rise quickly. For...
Top female roles may be correlated to a higher rate of divorce
Women who are successful may find that it's more likely that they'll divorce, based on new research. While you'd think that having a better job and more money coming in would be beneficial, authors of a research study that was published in the American Economic...
Many decisions come during a divorce
The end of marriage is a complicated time. You have to learn how to navigate the legal system at a time when you don't have the support of the person you thought you'd have for life. Determining things like who gets to stay in the house and where the kids will live...
Telling your spouse you want a divorce is challenging
Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is likely going to be the most difficult conversation you've ever had. Not only do you have to worry about how you will handle it, you also have to wonder how they will take the news. Taking the time to plan what you will do...
Am I entitled to my ex’s Social Security retirement benefits?
Retirement is one of the things many people await with anticipation. After putting in decades of work, your senior years should be spent taking it easy and enjoying your family. However, some Missouri residents may dread the retirement age if they have no retirement...
