Category Archives: Spousal Support
When Spousal Support Is Awarded in Missouri Divorce Cases
Going through a divorce is hard enough without the added confusion of figuring out whether you might be entitled to financial support or required to pay it. Spousal support, which Missouri law calls “maintenance,” is one of the most misunderstood parts of the divorce process. Does it get awarded automatically? Is it permanent? What… Read More »
Modification Of Missouri Spousal Support
If you’ve been divorced for a period of time and either pay or receive spousal support, it’s entirely possible that either your or your ex-spouse has undergone changes in financial status since the divorce occurred. With those changes, isn’t it reasonable that the alimony—sometimes referred to as spousal support—requirements change as well? Why is… Read More »
Missouri Alimony Questions Answered
For anyone contemplating divorce, the list of questions about how to proceed and what to expect may seem endless. In particular, concerns about financial arrangements loom because both parties will be affected by them to a rather large extent. When it comes to spousal support, it’s worth understanding Missouri law in order to gauge… Read More »
