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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, August 2, 2019. Ending a marriage can be a challenging experience on many different levels. The emotions that are tied up in the marriage dissolution process can be more than enough to make it difficult, but the logistics of untangling two lives can be overwhelming. Making matters worse, a contentious divorce can see the parties taking steps to try to thwart a fair resolution. This is why Midwesterners need to ensure they are protecting themselves as fully as possible throughout the divorce process, which includes knowing how to

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, July 26, 2019. Marriages should be built on trust. Yet, when some Midwesterners contemplate divorce, they begin to shroud themselves in lies. There are many reasons for this behavior. Shame can play a role in instances of infidelity, but oftentimes, these lies have financial motives. Those individuals who know the laws as they pertain to divorce may realize that marital assets will be subjected to property division; thus, they seek to hide assets in an attempt to keep them for themselves. While this behavior is unethical and illegal,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, July 12, 2019. There are generally two types of divorce based on whether there are contested issues between the divorcing spouses or not. In circumstances of an uncontested divorce, the divorcing couple are largely able to work out the major divorce-related issues and agree to how they want to resolve property division, spousal support, child support and child custody. Whenever a couple is entering a divorce process, however, it is likely they have questions. An uncontested divorce refers to when the divorcing couple agrees to the divorce and

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, July 5, 2019. Summer is here. Kids are out of school and family vacations are underway. This may be a joyous time for many, but for others, spending more time together only highlights familial strife. Spouses can find themselves bickering over finances, personalities can clash, and differences in parenting styles can be accentuated. This is why there is often an uptick in divorces once the summer comes to an end and children return to school. In fact, a study from 2016 found that March and August see spikes

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Friday, June 28, 2019. Military divorces can have different concerns from civilian divorces that military couples should be familiar with. While there are similarities, the military divorce process can be somewhat different in some respects which is why familiarity with the process is helpful for divorcing military spouses. Military divorces will address property division, alimony, child support and child custody issues just like civilian divorces. The family law process can help both military spouses and non-military spouses with these concerns. In military divorces, however, there may be differences compared

By Stange Law Firm, PC on Friday, June 28, 2019. Stange Law Firm, P.C. Founding Partner Kirk C. Stange was recently featured in the July 2019 issue of Lawyer Monthly Magazine. The four-page Q&A-style feature, titled “Important Divorce and Family Law Issues,” touches on all of the factors we should consider when splitting up in divorce: from pensions to hidden assets. Mr. Stange also discusses elements that your attorney should bring to the table to assist you in your matter.