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What is the Process for Legal Separation in Missouri?

Legal separation—also known as separate maintenance under Missouri law—is an alternative to divorce. While these orders contain many of the same details as a divorce decree, they do not bring a marriage to a formal end. Instead, these agreements provide divorcing spouses with terms on things like property division and child custody.

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A St. Louis Child Custody Lawyer Answers “Is Missouri a Mother State?”

If you are facing a child custody dispute for the first time, you might be wondering whether Missouri is considered to be a “mother state” or a “father state.” The reality is that Missouri law is not designed to favor either the mother or the father. Instead, the law is designed to give both parents […]

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Do the Courts Favor the Mother in Child Custody Cases in St. Louis?

Despite what many people believe, St. Louis courts do not favor the mother or the father in child custody cases. According to state law, both parents are entitled to an unbiased chance to secure custody of their minor children in cases of custody disputes or divorce.

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How Much Back Child Support is a Felony in Missouri?

Every parent in Missouri has a legal obligation to provide financial support to their children. In most cases, parents voluntarily meet this obligation without issue. When they fail to uphold their duty, criminal charges can be one of the consequences that follow. If a person is more than 12 months behind on their child support […]

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How Much Back Child Support is a Felony in Missouri?

If you are behind on your child support in Missouri, the courts have a number of ways to persuade you to pay. The most extreme of these options is pursuing criminal charges against you for nonpayment. When it comes to large unpaid back child support bills, these criminal charges are treated as a felony.

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Do You Have to Attend Mediation in Missouri?

Mediation in Missouri is an important tool that many couples rely on when they are considering divorce. Instead of the difficult process of litigating the divorce in court, mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that does not involve a trial.

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What is the Fastest Way to Get a Divorce in Missouri?

There are a number of factors that can impact how long it takes for you to get a divorce in Missouri. The law sets a minimum amount of time for the process that cannot be altered, but many divorce cases take much longer. Delays and disputes can make the process drag on for months or […]

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Do You Get Half of Everything in a St. Louis Divorce?

It is a common misconception that the court will split things down the middle during a divorce case. The reality is that property division in St. Louis is far more complicated. While it is possible that you could get half of the marital assets, the law does not guarantee that you receive an even distribution.

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What is the Minimum Amount of Child Support in Missouri?

Like most states, Missouri relies on a complicated formula as a starting point for setting monthly child support obligations. This calculation is made using a number of factors, including the income of both parents. While income is an important factor, there is a minimum amount of monthly support that every child support order must include. […]

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