If you have been researching divorces, you have probably come across the terms contested and uncontested. Is it important? Does one save me money? What does it mean for you? The reality is that classifying your case as an uncontested vs contested divorce is important....
This is your case, your assets, your kids, your future. You need to take an active role and learn about and prepare for a hearing. A hearing is different from a trial. It typically is not a final disposition in a case. Hearings are used...
When embroiled in family law cases, clients frequently ask if certain behaviors are ok. We've been separated for 4 years, can I date? Can I take my kids to a friend's house for a bar-b-que while we are in the middle of our custody case?...
Mediation in Divorce: The Pros and Cons Mediation in divorce is common. It describes a process where a specially training Attorney meets with both parties to a case, and tries to come to a compromise. The mediator will listen to each side, review the facts, and...
Getting a divorce can be a stressful process. Hiring an attorney will do quite a bit to protect your interests and reduce the impact. But there is a lot that you are still responsible for. Building a good case takes both an attorney and a...
What is a Guardian Ad Litem? A GAL, short for Guardian Ad Litem, is an attorney appointed to represent the interests of the child(ren). He or she is a licensed attorney and is appointed directly by the Court. Some Judges may give the parties a choice...
What is a Missouri Form 14? Child support is ordered during a divorce or paternity/custody action. It can also be addressed in a modification of either. When child support is litigated, both parties must hand in a Form 14 to the Judge, and the Judge must...
What is an Non-Contested/ Uncontested Divorce? The word “non-contested” or "uncontested" is thrown around quite a bit in the divorce arena. It is cheaper, faster, and involves significantly less drama. However, most clients do not understand what a non-contested divorce actually is, and why it is...
The kick-off step in any divorce is serving divorce papers to your soon to be ex. It can be a shock to some spouses. It can make some extremely angry. And for almost all, it can be embarrassing. But if you want to make it more...
Inheritance and Divorce in Missouri is an important concept and one that is routinely litigated in Court. In Missouri, the default rule is splitting all "marital property" down the middle. Parties spend most of their times trying to either reclassify the property as separate (called...
