Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Helping Men get Alimony After Divorce
When we think of alimony, we often think of housewives getting spousal support from their higher earning former spouses. But the fact of the matter is, 40 percent of the breadwinners in homes across America are women. Even so, only three percent of men receive spousal support following a divorce. Perhaps it’s time to… Read More »
My marriage is dissolved, who gets the children?
After the dissolution of a marriage under Missouri law, or as part of the process of dissolution, the competent court decides, following a petition by one or both parents, on who will have custody of the children of the marriage. What is custody? Custody is composed by the decision-making rights, duties, and authority to… Read More »
How to Get a Dissolution of Marriage in Missouri
Divorce is defined as the termination of the legal rights and obligations of the parties to a marriage through legal action. This is the term used in many states. Missouri Statutes use the term ‘dissolution’ to refer to the legal termination of a marriage. The dissolution process begins with the filing of a petition… Read More »
