Whenever a Missouri couple decides to bring their marriage to an end, there is always the potential for a certain amount of contention to arise. This can especially be true if you are involved in a high-asset divorce proceeding, where the total amount of marital...
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Child custody — shared expenses doesn’t necessarily mean equal split
As a Missouri parent who is filing for a divorce, you must work out an agreement with your ex regarding all issues that pertain to your children. You can negotiate the terms yourselves or ask the court to do it for you, which is what often happens when two parents...
Dealing with credit cards during a divorce
When individuals in Missouri divorce, figuring out what to do with their credit cards may not be a priority. However, making smart decisions about their credit cards may smooth the transition to managing their credit post-divorce. Here are a few tips for handling...
Rebuilding finances after a gray divorce
Divorce at any age is challenging, but a gray divorce could create financial havoc for those involved. This is because gray divorce, loosely defined as a divorce involving spouses over the age of 50, may leave an individual with little or no time to rebuild...
What factors determine child custody orders?
When you separate or divorce while you still have minor children in your care, you may have concerns about the transition to co-parenting with your ex. Missouri parents who split amicably may wish to work out a child custody arrangement without court intervention....
The impact of business ownership on a high asset divorce
High asset divorces can present more challenges and require a greater level of due diligence before the proceedings than average for those here in Missouri. This is because there is typically much more at stake financially since these cases involve at least $1 million...
A look at divorce negotiation vs. litigation
Getting divorced can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances. This is because people going through divorce must navigate not only the financial and emotional aspects of the process but also the complex legal process. A couple of options for navigating the...
Read this if you’re contemplating divorce from a narcissist
Perhaps you were unaware of the extent of your spouse’s narcissism until after you were married. Narcissists often conceal their true personalities, saying and doing whatever they must to impress a love interest. As time passed, and your spouse’s tendencies began to...
A primer on property division during divorce
Dividing assets can be a tumultuous aspect of the divorce process, even in a relatively amicable marital breakup. This is because figuring out an arrangement for splitting shared property can be complicated financially and legally. Here is a look at how the division...
The importance of having a QDRO
Divorces can be complicated, especially when a divorcing Missouri couple has many different assets to divide. The division of assets must include all valuable property owned by the couple and this often includes retirement plans. However, dividing retirement funds can...