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Aug132020

Top 10 Tips for Divorce Clients

BlogBy Sophy RazaAugust 13, 2020Leave a comment

When you’re going through a divorce, we understand that everything feels out of your control. It’s common for clients to experience a rollercoaster of emotions on a daily basis. As divorce attorneys with a combined 30 years of experience, however, we’ve learned that there are numerous things clients CAN control to make the entire process…

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Aug42020

Division of Property – Who Gets What and Why

BlogBy Sarah WittrockAugust 4, 2020Leave a comment

Dividing property is part of every divorce and legal separation. But how does a judge determine who should get what? Equitable Division In Missouri, marital property is subject to what the law calls, “equitable distribution.” This means that all marital property (property acquired during your marriage) must be divided in a way that is fair–although…

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Jul312020

Physical Custody: Where Will the Kids Live After Divorce?

BlogBy Sophy RazaJuly 31, 2020Leave a comment

Physical custody refers to where and with whom the children will reside after the divorce. Legal custody determines who is responsible for making major decisions for the child. Both decisions are guided by what will be in the best interest of the child. Physical custody may be shared, awarded to one parent, or given to…

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Jul222020

A Child’s Best Interest: Role of the Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”)

BlogBy Stephanie JonesJuly 22, 2020Leave a comment

The ending of a marriage means major life changes for children as well as the parents. During legal proceedings, it is important that the children’s best interests be heard and fairly expressed. Neither parent’s attorney may represent the child, however–they may only speak for their client. That is where the GAL comes in. Either parent…

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Jul152020

Legal Custody in Missouri: What Divorcing Parents Need to Know

BlogBy Kayte RossiJuly 15, 2020Leave a comment

Without a doubt, legal custody of a child can be an important and emotionally charged issue whether you’re going through a divorce or you were not married to the other party. It is important to understand the terms used and what factors a judge will weigh when making decisions concerning the children.   What does…

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Jul92020

Office of Raza & Jones, LLC, Reopens by Appointment Only

BlogBy Sarah WittrockJuly 9, 2020Leave a comment

In accordance with current St. Louis County coronavirus health directives that relax restrictions for indoor spaces, our offices have now reopened on a limited basis. Our attorneys have been working remotely since mid-March, serving our clients by telephone and videoconference. As a family law firm, we were deemed an essential business under St. Louis County…

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Jun262020

St. Louis County Circuit Court OK’s Next Phase in Reopening

BlogBy Sophy RazaJune 26, 2020Leave a comment

The 21st Judicial Circuit Court, based in Clayton, Missouri, moved to Phase One of reopening on June 18 after successfully meeting all the criteria set forth by the Missouri Supreme Court. The court had been in Phase Zero since mid-March.  In addition to St. Louis County’s reopening order, which took effect in May, factors include:…

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Jun242020

Custodial Parents: 2 Tax Law Changes that Could Impact Your Finances

BlogBy Sophy RazaJune 24, 2020Leave a comment

As you know, the deadline for filing 2019 federal, state and local tax returns was extended to July 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you are divorced and have children, you should also know about recent changes to tax laws, and how these could affect your finances going forward. In 2018, the federal…

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Jun172020

How to Tell Your Children You’re Getting Divorced

BlogBy Sophy RazaJune 17, 2020Leave a comment

Breaking the news of divorce to children is painful for every parent. Children are bound to find their parents’ separation worrisome and stressful. You want to make it as easy on them as possible, so it is important to pick the right time, and to do and say the right things–and avoid certain behaviors, too. …

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Jun102020

Can We Share a Divorce Lawyer to Save on Legal Fees?

BlogBy Sophy RazaJune 10, 2020Leave a comment

It’s a question we hear often. If you and your spouse are parting on good terms and have an agreement on the issues involved, you might think it would be easier and more cost-effective to hire one divorce attorney to handle the court filings. Sometimes couples are afraid the situation will become adversarial if they…

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