What is the best interests of the child standard?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Divorcing parents may have heard of the best interests of the child standard and may wonder what it is and how it is used to determine child custody. The best interests of the child is a standard the family law court uses to determine child custody and visitation and help parents work out their child custody concerns. What is in the best interests of the child should always remain in focus when child custody determinations are being made. Whether the family law court is making

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How spousal support is determined during divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Spousal support is an important part of many divorces, making it valuable for divorcing couples in Saint Louis County to understand how spousal support is determined so they can know what to expect from the process. The family law court has significant discretion when awarding spousal support so it is beneficial to be aware of how a request for spousal support will be evaluated. A request for spousal support may be made in instances, for example, when one spouse has remained at home to care

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How child support is calculated in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Child support are court-ordered payments one parent is required to pay to the child’s other parent, who the parent is no longer in a relationship with, for the financial support of their children. Child support can also be one of the primary concerns facing divorcing and unmarried parents that the family law court can help them resolve. Child support is determined in Missouri according to a formula that can be complex at times. There is a child support schedule that is used, however, each child

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What legal resources are available if a parent abducts a child?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Child custody can be an understandably emotional concern for most parents in Missouri. This can be even more true if a parent has abducted a child amid a child custody dispute. When a parent has had their child abducted, it is important for them to have their questions answered. It is also important for parents in such situations to know what legal resources may be available to them. When a child has been abducted by another parent, the criminal justice can help with the

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Family law child support and child custody enforcement resources

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Enforcement of child support and child custody orders is an important topic that is worth understanding. This blog recently discussed the importance of child support modification options, but is also important for parents in Saint Louis County to understand their child support and child custody enforcement options, and what resources are available to them. The family law system provides a variety of important resources to help parents establish child support and child custody, to modify child support and child custody when needed and to enforce

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How to obtain a child support modification

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, June 27, 2019. It is not uncommon for circumstances to change following a divorce, which is why it is important for divorced couples in Clayton to understand the process of obtaining a post-divorce modification. Post-divorce modifications may be available for child support, child custody and other post-divorce concerns. As this blog recently discussed how child support is determined, it is also helpful to know how a child support modification or other post-divorce modification may be granted. In general, a modification may be granted based on a significant change

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