Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Making the difficult decision to end a marriage requires careful consideration. A divorce seems final and, in most cases, it is final. Rushing into divorce can turn into a big mistake for couples who are not 100% certain ending their marriage is the best option. In Missouri, couples can seek a legal separation instead of a divorce. Although it may seem like a temporary solution, separation can be advantageous in some cases. One of the biggest advantages is giving couples time and space to consider

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Most Missouri couples interested in ending a marriage seek a no-fault divorce solution. Essentially, this means that neither party must prove that the other spouse’s actions led to the end of the marital relationship. If each spouse mutually agrees that the marriage is irretrievably broken, they should have little trouble obtaining a divorce. Unfortunately, there are times when one spouse repeatedly tries to prevent a divorce, as many Saint Louis County residents have learned. This can complicate the situation significantly. You can still get a

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Much of the attention surrounding divorce focuses on women and mothers. However, men and fathers face just as many unhealthy issues as women do, and some of them can affect their health and overall wellbeing. While it is important for all parties in a divorce to care for themselves, men often ignore the problems associated with divorce. Both men and women suffer when divorce/separation becomes imminent. Some of the issues they face are similar (e.g. concerns over children), but some are largely unique to men.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, March 6, 2020. You and your spouse aren’t sure if you want to get a divorce, but you do know that you need time apart. If you’re in that position and aren’t sure what to do, one good option is to look into a legal separation. A legal separation is not the same as a divorce, but it can offer you some protections. With a legal separation, there is a court order that will discuss your rights and duties as a couple who is living apart while still

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Like most states, Missouri divorce law allows couples to pursue a legal separation instead of terminating a marriage outright. Considered an alternative to divorce, the legal term for separation in the state is separate maintenance action. In many cases, couples may choose to pursue this alternative in the hopes of repairing any damage their relationship has suffered. Some of the main reasons a couple may seek to separate legally rather than divorcing include the following. It may make better financial sense to separate instead of

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, January 24, 2020. While there might be a perception that all divorces are contentious with the parties squabbling or outright fighting over every aspect of the case, there are some situations where there is relative stability and the couple can negotiate and agree on many issues. This can be useful to expedite the process and keep it civil or even friendly. A collaborative divorce seeks common ground so the case can be settled with as little rancor as possible. The sides will discuss the facts of the case

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Understanding how an uncontested divorce is different from a divorce that is being contested is helpful for divorcing couples to understand. Divorcing couples should ensure they have all of their questions answered about the divorce process and how an uncontested divorce works when compared to a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree to the divorce and are not contesting the issues related to their divorce. Because the divorcing couple is not contesting any of the divorce-related issues that must be resolved during

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, December 27, 2019. Many things are on the minds of parents during the holidays. For many, it is to ensure that their children are able to spend quality time with their children, celebrating it with as much joy as possible. The holidays can be a challenging time for parents whose relationship has hit a breaking point; however, even when an impending end is near, many parents will hold off on filing for divorce until after the holidays. January is known as divorce month, and many family law firms

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Sunday, December 1, 2019. There are several different names that may be used to refer to the support one former spouse may pay to the other following a divorce. Terms such as spousal support, spousal maintenance and alimony all may be used to refer to generally the same thing which can be a major concern for divorcing spouses to understand. Spousal support may be requested during divorce by one spouse and it can either be negotiated and agreed upon by the spouses or if one of the spouses contests

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Marriage can have its obstacles and even an ending. Divorce is rarely an easy endeavor. After all, the parties involved have to entirely untangle their physical, emotional, and financial lives. This requires engaging in property division, discussing alimony and figuring out a child custody and visitation arrangement that furthers the best interests of any children involved. Dealing with these matters can be challenging on one’s own, but it can be even more complicated when children are involved. Yet, fear of how your children will react

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, October 24, 2019. It can be challenging to go through the ending of a marriage. Those individuals who are going through a divorce may feel uneasy airing their grievances in court. This is understandable given the fact that very personal details of each party’s life may be exposed in open court so that a judge, who knows nothing about the family other than what is presented to him or her in court, can make important divorce decisions that may reshape both individuals’ lives. Those who are deterred by

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Ending a relationship is anything but easy. Many people who seek divorce find the process to be amongst the most difficult they will ever face in life. After all, marriage dissolution involves the untangling of lives that were once tightly interwoven. It not only reshapes an individual’s day-to-day life, but it can also impact his or her financial standing as well as his or her relationship with his or her children. With so much at stake, many individuals coming face-to-face with divorce find themselves dealing