When parents divorce, they must also help their children adjust to changes in family life. During and after divorce, however, anger and hurt can tempt even the most mindful parent to say things that are unhealthy for their child’s emotional well-being. Here are the three biggest mistakes to avoid–and how to heal any past transgressions.…
Major life changes, including divorce, often prompt people to return to school to gain marketable job skills, pursue a new or unfinished degree or certificate program, or explore a different career path. If that describes you, bravo! Additionally, navigating how to pay for college for your children after your divorce can be tricky. Either way,…
There is a trend in required or mandatory mediation for contested cases of custody and visitation in the St. Louis area. Some Courts already have mandatory mediation and nearly every Court suggests mediation as an option to resolving a contested case. Beginning September 1, 2021, divorcing parents who reside in St. Louis County must complete…
What if you want to get divorced but no longer know where your spouse lives? Sometimes couples separate for many years or someone leaves without notice, leaving you unable to serve them a copy of the divorce filing and Summons as required by law. Good news: As long as you are a Missouri resident, you…
In today’s red-hot real estate market, many separating couples have urgent questions about what to do with the house they share. Here are three frequently asked questions and what you need to know. Can one spouse move out mid-divorce proceedings? Either spouse may choose to leave a co-owned home without forfeiting their rights to it.…
When our favorite television couples break up, their stories often hit home. Perhaps it’s because we’ve lived through a similar situation, or know someone who has. Often there’s a valuable insight or a cautionary tale. Whatever the reason, these 10 TV portrayals of separation and divorce have the power to stir insights and make us…
Raza & Jones, LLC founding member Sophya Raza has joined the board of Gateway Pet Guardians. The nonprofit organization strives to empower pet owners, create a community of healthy pets, and keep people and pets together. The Board of Directors oversees and supervises the activities of Gateway Pet Guardians. Raza is a longtime advocate of…
It can be both exciting and heartwarming to see kids return to school, but for divorced or separated co-parents, it can be extra-challenging, too. Changes to routines mean additional demands on time and energy. COVID-19 continues to be a concern. Mix in some tension between people who used to be married, and life can get…
The prestigious “Best Lawyers in America” 2022 report produced by Best Lawyers® has given high accolades to the attorneys of Raza & Jones, LLC. We are incredibly honored to earn the recognition of our peers once again. Founding member Sophya Raza was named 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law Mediation in St. Louis,…
Calculating child support in Missouri is a complex, income-based process. In a divorce, it is typical for the parent who makes less money to receive child support from the other parent. Child support calculations begin with some basic information, outlined below, and may be adjusted for individual circumstances. Here are some of the main considerations:…