Category Archives: Family
You’re in for a Custody Battle: What’s on the Table?
In most situations, people agree that children do best when they have a strong relationship with both parents following divorce. Even so, there are cases in which divorcing couples fight over custody issues and one or both feels vehemently that sole custody is the best option. What does the court look at when weighing… Read More »
Is a Home Purchased By One Person Before Marriage Considered Marital Property?
You’re headed for divorce and have real concerns about property division. You’re not sure what constitutes marital property—that which is to be equitably divided—and personal property—that which belongs solely to one individual. In particular, you’re concerned about the house, which was purchased prior to the marriage, has only one person’s name on the deed,… Read More »
Can Parents with Disabilities Enjoy Custody of their Children in Divorce?
You’re the kids’ parent, right? Who better than you to raise them? There is literally no one on this earth who can love them more, build their esteem, and help them become good, solid human beings. But there’s a problem. Your soon-to-be ex wants full custody, and has a slight advantage: they don’t suffer… Read More »
How to Survive a Divorce with a Narcissist
Divorce can be tough, and never more so than when one party plays the victim throughout the entire process. That’s because a narcissist is in it to win, meaning they need for you to lose. How can you navigate a difficult process with someone whose primary goal is to make you suffer? Understanding the… Read More »
When Your Spouse is Disabled and You Wish to Divorce
Divorce is generally filled with a slew of emotions, from anger and jealousy to sadness and rejection. When you are divorcing a spouse who suffers from serious disabilities, you may be adding guilt to the list of feelings you’re experiencing. But if divorce is the right move for you, it’s best to put emotions… Read More »
Divorce: The Discovery Process
In any divorce, there can be a huge exchange of documents. It is all part of the discovery process, and the intent is to ensure that both sides have any information pertinent to the division of assets, time sharing with the kids, and so forth. What can you expect, and how can you expedite… Read More »
When Missouri Divorce Is Held Up By Pregnancy
If you are ready for a divorce, chomping at the bit to be free, there is one thing that can hold things up for a period of time. If you or your spouse is pregnant, your divorce cannot be finalized in the state of Missouri. There’s no way around it—you’re stuck in wedded bliss… Read More »
The Evolution Of No-Fault Divorce: A Boon For Women Over Time
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day that features inequities faced by women across the globe, it’s worth looking at the history of women in America who were trapped in unhappy—even dangerous marriages, with no way out. Looking Back Sure, these days divorce is as common as potato chips and splinters, but it… Read More »
Divorce: When You Don’t Know How To Ask For What You Need
Everyone has particular things they need from their partners—it’s just a fact of life. Whatever those needs are, however, getting them fulfilled is not nearly as critical to one’s happiness as the strategies one has in pursuing them. When a person believes their partner is not attending to their needs, it can lead to… Read More »
When Your Ex Won’t Comply With The Terms Of The Divorce Order
If you just went through a nasty divorce, you may have breathed a huge sigh of relief when the whole thing was behind you. Unfortunately, if you share children with your former spouse, the relationship is likely far from over, and the same behaviors that were untenable during your marriage and throughout the divorce… Read More »
