How to Proceed with an Uncontested Divorce If You Have Kids
When possible, an uncontested divorce is the best option for all parties involved, especially children. See what changes when there are kids to consider.
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Contested Divorce vs. Uncontested Divorce
Divorce can be an ugly and prolonged legal battle. It can also be straightforward and uncomplicated, making what is already a stressful ordeal as streamlined as possible for all parties. This is the difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce.
Health Insurance After Divorce: Your Options
Health Insurance After Divorce: Your Options In a perfect world, your soon-to-be ex will help you pay your healthcare premiums for a while after your divorce, so you'll still be covered. If that's not included in the settlement, though, you'll be out of luck, because the company will drop you...
FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO SIGN A PRENUP
Be trusting. Think Purposefully. Act wisely. You have been presented with a proposed prenuptial agreement (also known as an antenuptial agreement). That means that your partner loves you, but also wants a plan should the marriage fail. Although you may be put off by the request for a prenup, co...
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM (GAL) IN CUSTODY CASES (NOT MUCH)
You will likely be underwhelmed by your GAL, if you meet one. I say that, not as a crank. If you're new to family law courts, you may be wondering, “What is a guardian ad litem?” A Guardian ad Litem , also known as a GAL, is an attorney assigned to a case guided by the best interests of the chi...
DID MISSOURI GRANT FATHERS EQUAL TIME WITH A CHILD?
If you are like me, you have been watching so-called father's rights groups pushing legislation. Recent legislation, HB 1550 got a lot attention as a game changer in Missouri custody law. Fathers, it was said, would get equal time with their children. 50/50. End of story. Did that happen...
What Does THAT Mean | Family Law | Ozark MO | Springfield MO
A lot of lawyers talk about family law as if everyone knows the vocabulary. So you may be sitting with your lawyer, and staying quiet, out of embarrassment. “Maybe that stuff really is first grade level and I better not look foolish.” I am not throwing stones here. We all do it. But good lawye...
WHY I LEFT CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Before devoting myself to working in a family law practice, I worked as a criminal defense attorney for two decades. I tried speeding tickets, homicides, assaults, thefts and drug cases throughout Southern Missouri. For the first 5 years I worked for the state defending poor people, mostly workin...
WHAT IS LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION?
Limited scope representation (LSR) is not for everyone. If you do not want or cannot afford traditional representation, it will help make your uncontested divorce quicker and easier to handle it on your own.LSR can also keep you from going to court or writing a motion on your own. What is limite...
FOR MISSOURI RESIDENTS: DO YOU HAVE A CHEAP DIVORCE CASE?
You may find yourself at a place one day where you're facing divorce. You may be picking your way through blogs and articles on the internet trying to figure out what to do and where to start. If so, this blog is written for you. I will help you get a handle on your situation by helping you fig...