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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, April 19, 2019. Divorce is rarely easy, but divorces can be especially complex for people with a high net worth. This is because wealthy individuals tend to own complex assets. In all divorces, the parties must divide their marital property. Missouri and most other states follow a standard known as “equitable division.” This means that the division of property must meet legal guidelines of fairness. In some cases, this can be accomplished by little more than splitting bank accounts, selling property and dividing the proceeds. By contrast, a

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Legal separation is an important tool spouses considering divorce can use to their benefit. Because preparing for a divorce can be a stressful and emotional time, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to ensure all their questions related to the separation and divorce process are answered. Legal separation is a specific legal process that does not end a marriage but does define the rights and obligations of the spouses while they are legally separated. A legal separation can clarify concerns related to child custody, child

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, March 14, 2019. When a couple’s marriage is on the rocks, it does not always mean that divorce is the inevitable resolution to their marital difficulties. In some circumstances, couples in Saint Louis County choose a legal separation over divorce. There are various reasons why some find legal separation preferable to divorce. First, it is important to understand that an informal trial separation is not the same as a legal separation. A couple might voluntarily choose to live apart for a while before divorcing. However, for their separation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Monday, March 11, 2019. Everyone needs an escape now and then. Anyone with a child, though, knows that trying to relax is a challenge when there is a little one in need of constant supervision. This is doubly true when you are going solo with your child. A vacation in the weeks after finalizing a divorce may be the perfect way to blow off some steam and really connect with your child in a one on one setting. It is going to take some extra planning though. These are