What should you know about Missouri child support?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. If you are a parent facing divorce, the amount of monthly child support you will pay or receive may well be one of your greatest concerns. FindLaw explains that Missouri law includes a Schedule of Child Support Obligations that supplies guidelines for which of you will pay child support to the other in what amount based on your respective monthly gross incomes and the number of children you have. Each of you will fill out a Child Support Amount Calculation Worksheet setting forth your respective

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Is a co-parenting agreement right for you?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Co-parenting is a great way to support unity in your family after divorce. The written agreement or plan is typically created during or after the divorce process. It is meant to give you and your co-parent time to prepare for your new situation and understand expectations. Who should have a co-parenting agreement? Co-parenting is hard. There’s no way to get around that. If you share custody, you should create an agreement together. If your ex is a noncustodial parent, they may not have the

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What is required for parental relocation for more than 90 days?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, January 23, 2020. In Missouri and other areas in the Midwest, child custody and visitation are key elements of any divorce. Once the custody is determined, changes can be complicated. This is especially true if the custodial parent seeks to relocate with the child. It can cause difficulties not just with the noncustodial parent having the time he or she expects to have with the child, but also with the duration and details of the entire process. For both parents, it is important to understand the law

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How to handle the emotions of divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, January 10, 2020. Divorcing is unquestionably difficult, which is why divorcing spouses must usually deal with a variety of emotions during the divorce process. Knowing how to deal with those emotions can help the divorce process be less challenging for spouses, making it a valuable step to become familiar with divorce issues and how best to address the inevitable emotions associated with divorce. It is not uncommon during a divorce to experience a range of varying emotions that can oftentimes be quite intense. Divorce emotions that spouses may

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Missouri spousal maintenance basics

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Spousal maintenance is one of the primary issues divorcing couples may need to resolve during their divorce. Just like other divorce-related issues such as child support, child custody and property division, it is helpful to understand how spousal maintenance is handled during a divorce. Spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony, is designed to ensure that both spouses have a solid financial foundation following their divorce. Spousal support can help one spouse who may have remained at home to care for the house

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How child support is enforced

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Child support enforcement is important for many families in Clayton. Understanding how to enforce a child support order is essential for many parents to ensure they receive the support they need for their children. Methods of enforcing child support include the withholding of state and federal tax refunds; wage garnishment; seizure of personal property; suspension of an occupational license; suspension of a business license; revocation or suspension of a driver’s license; the denial of a passport; and jail time in some circumstances. The penalties for

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