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What the divorce process typically involves
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. While most Missouri couples begin their marriage hoping that it will last forever, the truth is that many marriages end in divorce. If a couple is not able to come to an agreement on their own or with the help of their lawyers on things like child support and how finances will be divided at the end of their marriage, they may have to go to court. Divorce cases are handled in civil court. One judge typically presides over the case and delivers the final judgment. It is also
Actress Niecy Nash files for divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Many people in Missouri know actress Niecy Nash from her role as Desna Simms on the television series “Claws.” On Dec. 12, the 49-year-old actress reportedly filed for divorce from her husband of eight years. The official paperwork was filed two months after Nash announced that she was separating from her husband. In October, Nash and her husband jointly released a statement on social media saying that they were going to end their marriage amicably. The statement expressed gratitude for the marriage while it lasted and for the shared love that
Divorce ahead for founder of Papa John’s
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, December 13, 2019. Some people in Missouri who enjoy pizza from Papa John’s may be aware that the company founder, John Schnatter, stepped down in 2017. This followed a claim that he had uttered a racist statement during a conference call. On Dec. 5, his wife filed for divorce, listing him as “not employed”. The couple have been married since 1987, and they separated in April. In the divorce papers, Schnatter’s wife described the marriage as “irretrievably broken”. The papers, which were filed in Kentucky, also say that there are shared real estate
Adjusting to co-parenting after divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. When people in Missouri decide to divorce, it can be challenging to shift to a co-parenting relationship. Many divorcing spouses have serious interpersonal conflicts, but extensive time with both parents is seen as best for child development, absent a situation of neglect or abuse. Shared custody is more common than ever as many fathers actively pursue time with their children and an important role in their kids’ daily lives. Research shows that children have higher self-esteem and better mental health as adults if they had equal time with both
Divorced parents can connect across the miles
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Some divorcing parents in Missouri may find themselves in a long-distance co-parenting relationship. The demands of family illness, employment and other issues may mean that one parent has good reason to move far away from the other. Still, it is critical not to allow physical distance to interfere with a close parent-child relationship. There are several steps that long-distance parents can take to keep their relationships with their children warm, healthy and loving. Kids might worry that they are being rejected by a parent after the divorce if the parent
Financial tips for investments in a divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. After a divorce, Missouri residents may want to change beneficiary designations on their accounts. It can be easy to forget to make this change, and the result can be an ex-spouse inheriting a person’s assets instead of whoever the person intended to have them. There are a number of other steps people should also take to protect their finances in a divorce. In some families, one person is largely in charge of the financial side of things. If this is the case, the other person needs to find out
Wendy Williams negotiating divorce after 21 years of marriage
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, October 18, 2019. Wendy Williams, the host of a daytime television talk show, has her own drama going on behind the scenes that may interest her viewers in Missouri. Her marriage of 21 years has unraveled amid allegations of her husband’s infidelity. Although their divorce has yet to be completed, Williams will reportedly pay her estranged husband $250,000 as part of an interim financial agreement as they continue to negotiate the terms of their divorce. The money is meant to pay for his new housing. In their initial divorce filings, Williams petitioned
Politician seeking divorce after 30 years of marriage
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Sarah Palin and her estranged husband have both filed divorce claims against each other after 30 years of marriage. The 55-year-old and her husband do not seem to completely agree with the reasons for the divorce. With divorce rates for older couples still climbing, Missouri residents 55 and older might be interested in the outcome of Palin’s divorce. The couple share five children, but only one is a minor. Palin’s husband is asking for joint custody of the 11-year-old. In his divorce filing, the husband claimed that the couple
Custody determinations focus on the child’s best interests
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Among all the issues to be decided in a Missouri marital dissolution, child custody determinations are perhaps the most emotionally charged. While no one would disagree that the child’s best interest should be the highest priority, reasonable people can reach different conclusions over the optimal way to reach that standard. If the divorcing couple can agree on a plan that works for them, the court will usually approve it. If no agreement can be reached, however, the court then has the duty to establish a custody determination. Initially,
Misunderstandings about divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, September 6, 2019. When spouses living in Missouri decide to divorce, they may not totally understand the legal, social and financial ramifications. While ending a marriage is never an easy decision, it’s also important for individuals who are struggling in their relationships to know what they can expect from the divorce process. Many spouses opt to end a marriage because they are constantly in conflict with their partner. While it’s true that divorce splits partners up, the couple will have to interact in the future if there are kids involved. Individuals who are unable
Seniors face unique challenges during divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. In Missouri and across the country, more people than ever are divorcing after age 50. This poses some unique challenges that aren’t faced by younger divorcing couples. Anyone 50 and over who is considering a separation should become familiar with those challenges first. One of the biggest issues people face is financial. Divorce can wreak havoc on an individual’s finances, and those age 50 and over are at an especially high risk. That’s because people in this age bracket do not have enough time to make up any losses
Fathers have rights to their children as well
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in father’s rights on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. After a divorce, both mothers and fathers in Missouri could be entitled to legal or physical custody rights to their children. Legal custody refers to a parent’s ability to make decisions about how the child will be raised. These decisions could include the type of medical treatment a son or daughter might get or where they will go to school. If a parent has physical custody of a minor, the child stays with that parent. It is possible for parents to split physical or legal custody of a child. When
Bizarre and unusual reasons for divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, July 26, 2019. While many couples in Missouri divorce over disagreements about money or children, some have more unusual reasons for separating. Some divorce lawyers are turning to an online forum to report the most unusual or petty reasons they’ve seen for seeking a separation. For example, one man complained that he hated the sound his wife made when she was chewing at the dinner table. Another man claimed his wife had attempted to place a curse on him. A woman said she had decided to divorce her husband because the dog
Divorce between Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos finalized
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Some Missouri residents may be aware that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos, an author, were going through a divorce. On July 5, three months after the couple announced on Twitter that they had reached a settlement, a judge finalized the dissolution. In April, MacKenzie Bezos said on Twitter that Jeff Bezos would keep 75% of their shared stock and would keep voting control of her shares even after the property division. MacKenzie Bezos will keep a 4% stake with a worth of over $38 billion. This makes
Complex divorces and interpreting student loan debts
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, June 24, 2019. In Missouri and across the United States, divorce is an emotional experience that leaves many spouses feeling lost and confused. From asset protection to child custody issues, divorce can seem overwhelming emotionally and physically. Couples with student loans need to address the issue concerning which spouse bears the legal responsibility for resolving the student loan debt. A couple may not realize that a student loan debt existing before their marriage does not belong to both spouses. In this case, a judge typically decides that the spouse with the student
There are remedies for parenting time interference
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in father’s rights on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Some Missouri couples who have children find their relationship improves once their divorce is finalized, and they are settled in their respective new homes. For others, the same conflicts that prevented the continuation of the marriage make post-divorce contact problematic. However, where those problems rise to the level of causing one parent to interfere with the other parent’s time with the children, it may be necessary to return to the family law court to address the issue. Matters of child custody and child support are in many cases
Helping children adjust to life after a divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Recently divorced parents in Missouri can take steps to make the transition into a two-home life easier on their kids. First, parents should make it easy for children to keep up with the schedule. For younger kids, a large calendar posted in a common area can help. Older children may want to keep track with their Google calendars or other apps. Parents can facilitate a smoother transition by making sure the kids don’t have to pack every time they go back and forth between their homes. Having to repeatedly