The end of a marriage is a tumultuous, stressful time. Emotions run high, resulting in the desire to “dig up dirt” on a spouse in order to gain some sort of advantage in a divorce settlement, especially when there is custody or significant division of assets at stake. This is a dangerous path to tread,…
DetailsIf you are contemplating divorce, it’s tremendously helpful to be as prepared as possible. Here are some tips to help you educate yourself as much as possible. Educate yourself on the divorce, child custody, and property/debt division laws in your state. Create a current inventory of your financial assets (real estate, investments, household goods, vehicles,…
DetailsIn the best of scenarios, divorced parents will agree to work together with their children to plan on how to save and pay for college. In the imperfect world we live in, however, this can become a highly contentious issue that must be settled in court. There are certain things you can expect when this…
DetailsIt’s almost summertime, and living should be easy. However, in families of divorce with children, things can become complicated – especially when planning for summer vacations. Summer vacation can be a major source of contention between divorced parents, because each wants to have the freedom to plan their vacations at will. However, depending upon custody…
DetailsIn the past two decades, the divorce rate for people age 50 and over has doubled, signaling a dramatic shift in divorce trends. In 1990, one in ten divorces involved couples over age 50; by 2009, this number drastically increased to one in four, according to statistics based upon research by sociologists Susan Brown and…
DetailsAmong the many questions frequently asked by clients going through divorce, one of the most common is: “Should I be the one to file for divorce?” Generally speaking, it legally does not make a difference if you or your spouse is the first to file. However, as is the case with most rules, there are…
DetailsIt can be difficult to determine how to file your taxes during and after a divorce. Depending on your filing status, there are differences that can significantly impact the amount of tax you owe or the amount you are refunded. The following is a list of issues to be aware of when filing your taxes:…
DetailsThere are so many charged issues to deal with when going through divorce, not the least of which is the recognition that your life is about to go in a completely different direction than what you had planned. Custody, child and spousal support – all of these matters must be worked out before you can…
DetailsWhile it may not be the most romantic course of action, a prenuptial agreement is an important topic of discussion when planning your marriage. Despite belief to the contrary, entering into a prenuptial agreement in no way increases the likelihood of divorce. In fact, a common source of arguments between couples is finances. Talking candidly…
DetailsWe often receive calls from people who want to modify their custody schedule because they believe their child is “old enough to decide where he or she wants to live.” It is a very common misconception that there is a law in Missouri that states that a child can chose to live with mom or…
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