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Divorce is rarely a simple process — but for some couples, it doesn't have to be a drawn-out legal battle either. When both spouses can agree on the key terms of ending their marriage, Missouri law provides a more streamlined path forward known as an uncontested...
For many couples, the family home is the most valuable and emotionally significant asset in a marriage. When divorce becomes inevitable, one of the first questions people ask is: Who gets the house? If you are going through a divorce in St. Louis County or elsewhere...
What You Need to Know For many couples, retirement accounts are among the most valuable assets accumulated during a marriage. In a Missouri divorce, Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Missouri Divorce is often subject to division — but the process is not as simple as...
Divorce can be one of the most financially significant events in a person’s life — and unfortunately, not every spouse plays fair. In some cases, one partner may attempt to hide assets or undervalue property to avoid sharing them during divorce. If you suspect your...
Divorce is never easy, but when spouses can’t agree on the terms, the legal process becomes significantly more complex. This type of divorce—known as a contested divorce—requires more time, negotiation, and court involvement than its uncontested counterpart. If you're...
A business is considered property, so when business owners divorce, the business becomes an asset that has to be addressed in the split – and that can quickly make the divorce pretty challenging. Assuming that the family business is marital property and no prenuptial...
In Missouri and throughout the country, thousands of kids grow up in households with step-siblings. It’s quite common nowadays. What is also common is that many second marriages end in divorce. This can create complexities, especially where child custody, alimony and...
When married couples buy homes together, they picture raising their children there and possibly growing old in that space together. Few people stop to question what might happen if their marriage ends in divorce. When the strain on the marital relationship becomes...
If you have made a legal decision to file a petition in a Missouri court to end your marriage, the following months will no doubt include a decision-making process, especially if you have children. It is natural to focus on issues that directly pertain to your...
Your biggest assets can lead to major disagreements in a pending divorce. After all, you and your ex need to split those assets. Both of you will want resources for your future, so your most valuable property will potentially lead to disagreements about what is fair....