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A look at property division complexities
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Property division may not always be as straightforward as divorcing couples would like which is why they should be familiar with how the property division process works and can help them address concerns including investments and retirement accounts and the division of a family home. Since the 1990s, divorce rates for those over 50 years old have over doubled which is why concerns like how a marital home will be divided during divorce are understandably important concerns. In general, equitable property division rules are
What is considered marital property during divorce?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Marital property and what it includes is important to be familiar with because it determines what property is divided during divorce. Marital property is subject to division during the divorce process, while separate property, which it differs from, is not subject to the property division process during divorce. Different states follow different property division rules during divorce. States are divided into either community property or equitable property division states depending on how property is divided when couples divorce. Kansas is an equitable property division
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
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
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
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
