Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, March 27, 2020. Even at the best of times, a divorce is a complex situation. You’re ending a relationship, but unlike relationships where you weren’t married, you’re obligated to go through your assets and be fair in how you divide them. Missouri is an equitable distribution state, which means that judges who are asked to divide your marital property will divide it in a fair way. This isn’t necessarily the same as dividing your property equally. For example, if you earn more than your spouse but both of

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, February 14, 2020. While not every divorce that occurs in Missouri will follow the exact path from start to finish, there are several steps that generally occur in all cases. For example, the process typically begins with one spouse filing a formal complaint. The complaint will state why he or she wants to dissolve the marriage and propose a process for dividing marital assets. It must be filed both with the court and with the other party to the marriage. The spouse who is served with the summons

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. People in Missouri may find themselves struggling financially during a divorce. This may be even more likely if one person is shouldering most of the child-related expenses. Some people think that borrowing from a retirement account could offer a short-term solution, but there are a number of drawbacks. One teacher who did not make enough money to cover expenses for herself and her three children withdrew $100,000 from her 401(k) after her husband stopped putting money into their joint account. However, she ended up with

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Missouri residents and others may have many questions about how to get a divorce. For example, they may be wondering how much it will cost to end their marriage. In most cases, uncontested divorces will cost less than contested divorces. However, even if a case is resolved through mediation, it may be necessary to pay for a lawyer and other professionals who will help negotiate an agreement. Generally speaking, there is no way to prevent a divorce from happening. Assuming that the state’s requirements have