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On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Knowing how child custody decisions are made is important for divorcing parents to understand and be familiar with. Child custody is determined based on what is in the best interests of the child which is based on a variety of factors. Each child custody situation is unique and the family law court will evaluate the factors to determine what is in the best interests of the child . Though the family law court can determine child custody and what is in the best interests

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Saturday, May 4, 2019. It is important for parents who are considering divorce in the St. Louis County and Missouri area to understand how child custody is determined where they live. This can help improve the outcome when divorcing parents need to sort out one of their most precious concerns regarding custody of their children following a divorce. When making child custody determinations, certain factors are used to determine what is in the child’s best interests. The child’s best interest is the governing consideration for child custody concerns.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Many people hope that their child custody issues will be resolved once and for all upon separation or divorce. The truth of the matter, though, is that child custody and visitation disputes can arise long after a couple splits. While Midwest parents need competent legal advocacy when negotiating or litigating child custody matters the first time around, they may also need that assistance when they deal with child custody and visitation modifications. One commonly seen problem is parental relocation. This issue arises when a

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The Midwest, and America as a whole, is still in the throes of a drug epidemic. While positions on marijuana use have relaxed, the use of harder drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin are becoming more common. Sadly, many of those who struggle with drug addiction act as custodial parents. In these situations, children can be put in harm’s way, and the state may intervene to ensure that they’re well-being is protected. Before it gets to that point, though, noncustodial parents may want to

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Child support is an obligation parents have to their children which is why it is helpful for parents to understand how child support is determined and what expenses are generally intended to be covered by child support. Knowing how and why child support is calculated like it is can help parents who may feel stress associated with their child support obligations or child support enforcement concerns. Though child support is intended to provide for the basic needs of the child, it is also intended

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, March 11, 2019. In virtually all divorces involving children, child custody is the number one factor for the divorcing couple. Even dividing assets and money usually take a back seat to who will receive physical custody of their child and how much. There are a few things you can do to give yourself a fighting chance if you suspect that you will be facing a custody battle in court. First, seek out a skilled divorce attorney. Their expertise in family law will make them a critical ally

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, March 11, 2019. Even parents in Saint Louis County who are facing the end of their marriage or relationship still want to do what is best for their child. Therefore, it is sometimes possible for them to put their differences aside and discuss their child custody issues out-of-court. Oftentimes the result of such conversations is a written parenting plan that can be approved by the court and made legally binding. Some couples choose to enlist the aid of a third-party mediator when negotiating a parenting plan. And,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, March 11, 2019. Child custody is usually high on the list of concerns for divorcing parents and couples. Because of this, it is always helpful for divorcing couples to understand how child custody concerns are handled through the family law process during divorce or otherwise. Generally, child custody concerns are determined based on the guiding principle of what is in the best interests of the child. There are many factors the court considers when evaluating what child custody arrangement would be in the best interests of the