St. Louis Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

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. 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

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. 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