Contemplating the end of your marriage in Missouri means thinking about many large changes in the immediate future. From your living circumstances to your finances, there will be a lot of adjustments to make. For someone who is a career military servicemember or who...
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Year: 2022
3 reasons people choose divorce mediation in Missouri
Many couples in Missouri facing divorce would like the process to be over quickly and to preserve their dignity and finances as best as possible. Unfortunately, the approach employed by many people during their divorces will prove antithetical to those goals. People...
Battling your ex in court can hurt your case and your kids
Couples with children often have more difficult divorces than those who only have to share property. After all, while you might compromise about where you live or what kind of car you drive, you absolutely cannot compromise about the protection of your children and...
How can an unmarried father secure parenting time?
You don't have to marry someone to start a family with them. You can have a child with someone that you have never made any sort of commitment to, and you still have rights as a father. Of course, married fathers find themselves in a more secure position for custody...
How you literally pay the price when you fight with your ex
Divorce often takes place during a time of intense conflict between spouses. The two of you likely are not getting along well with each other and may struggle to even communicate peacefully. The idea that you need to cooperate with one another may seem like an...
How can you be reasonable without being a pushover?
During your divorce, one of the things you have to do is take a stance that protects your interests. At the same time, you should be able to negotiate and be flexible, because there are two people’s lives, if not more, that are going to be affected by the divorce....
Being reasonable and flexible could help during divorce
It’s normal to have concerns when your spouse tells you that they want a divorce or when you have to approach your spouse about the topic. On one hand, you want to be able to move forward, and on the other, you want to make sure you get what you’re entitled to....
How does a mediated divorce benefit you?
You and your spouse may have some disagreements when it comes to how you want to divide your property or settle your custody issues. Those disagreements don’t have to become fights if you can’t resolve them. Instead, something you might want to consider is going...
How can amicable divorce lead to a brighter future?
While many people imagine courtroom disagreements when they think of divorce, this is not necessarily the only approach that couples can take. Amicable divorce allows you to work with your spouse toward a resolution that supports both of your wishes and needs. How can...