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Family Law TalkExperts in divorce and family law litigation
Experts can play an important role in divorce and family law litigation. From real estate appraisers, business valuators, mental health, vocational or other…
Family Law TalkWays to enrich yourself while going through a divorce
Individuals going through a divorce or family law matter often need to nourish the mind and body to make it through a divorce. A divorce is a traumatic…
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Do both parties have to agree to a family court modification?
Motions to modify are common family court cases. In some instances, one or both parties seeks a modificaiton to child support, spousal support or child…
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Titling of Assets in Divorce
Often, individuals in a divorce are concerned with how property is titled in a divorce. For example, they may think that because an asset is in their sole name…
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The importance of exhibit books at trial
Exhibit books can be an important part of a trial or evidentiary hearing. They can help ensure the case is presented in a persuasive manner through better…
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What if you cannot pay your child support?
Many individuals end up having financial difficulties where they end up having trouble paying their child support. Find out the steps that an individual is in…
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Creating A Chronology
There are often lots of key dates and details that led to an individual seeking a divorce or family law matter. In a long-term marriage for example, there can…
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Body language in court
Body language in the family court can be important. When judges have to weigh evidence, the reality is that body langauge can make a big difference. If a party…
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Sending a settlement offer
Many in a divorce or family law matter are upset or angry with the other party. However, they do want to settle their case outside of court without a trial…
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When mediation does not work
Many parties try divorce or family law mediation. The hope is that they can resolve their case outside of court. But, sometimes, that is not possible. What are…
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Appealing a family court judgment
After a trial in a divorce or other family law matter, parties are sometimes not happy with the results of the case. They might not be happy with the results…
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Texting your lawyer
Many family law clients want to text their lawyer. This episode discusses the risks. The episode also talks about other forms of communication that might be…
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Should parties live in the same home during divorce?
Many wonder whether they should live in the same home during divorce once divorce proceedings have begun. Some advocate that one party should always move out…
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Importance of showing up to court dates
When there is a pending divorce or family law matter, many parties worry about upcoming court dates. It can be hard for many to get off work. Some might be…
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Inheritance and commingling in divorce
During a marriage, some individuals end up inheriting money. They might inherit it from a friend or family member. All might seem well originally, but if a…
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Killing the golden goose
In divorce or family law matters, many are tempted to kill the golden goose. In other words, to gain an apparent advantage in a divorce or custody case, they…
Family Law TalkMissouri equal parenting bill moving forward
An equal parenting bill is moving forward in the Missouri Senate. It is known as SB14. A previous version of this bill passed the Missouri House of…
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Can any attorney help with a collaborative divorce?
The idea of a collaborative divorce sounds appealing to many when they consider the alternative of a custody divorce matter. Many wonder whether they can just…
Family Law TalkRisks of bringing others initial consultations
When individuals are going through a divorce or family law matter and are looking for an attorney, many want to bring friends or family members into the…
Family Law TalkIndependent counsel needed for prenuptial agreements
When individuals who are engaged decide to enter into a prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement), it is critical that both parties have…
Family Law TalkThe state administrative agencies will not establish custody (only support)
State administrative agencies will often help establish paternity and set child support obligations. However, many do not understand that these same…
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Average cost of divorce versus a wedding
When many are anticipating a divorce, they wonder about the average cost. Obviously, the cost of any divorce can vary depending on whether it is simple or…
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Necessity of legal research
When going through a divorce or family law matter of any kind, legal research is often very important in terms of helping analyze a case and develop the best…
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Keeping a level-head when reading pleadings
Divorce and family law cases can bring out a lot of emotions. Many individuals, however, over-react when they read legal pleadings, motions and other documents…
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Get legal counsel before signing
When a divorce or family law case begins, one party is sometimes moving quicker than the other. One party may have an attorney while the other does not have an…
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Appropriate dress code for court
When going through a divorce or family law matter, the seemingly little things can cause lots of parties dress. From where to park, or what time to show up to…
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Guardian ad Litems: Getting information to them
A guardian ad litem is sometimes appointed by the court in a contested custody case. This is particularly true where allegations of abuse and neglect are…
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Proving parental alienation
In highly contentious divorce and child custody matters, one parent might believe that their is parental alienation that has taken place. In other words, they…
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Not paying child support by cash
Many individuals have child support orders entered against them. Versus paying through the state or by check where it can be documented, some may pay child…
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Are pre-embryos human beings under the law?
An interesting decision came out in Missouri known as McQueen v. Gadberry (ED103138). Among others, an important question in this case is whether pre-embroys…
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Waiting for a court judgment in divorce & family law
When a client goes through a divorce or family law matter, many clients wonder how long it will take a judge to issue a judgment and enter a ruling in their…
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Engagement and wedding rings in divorce
Are you wondering who gets the engagement and wedding rings in divorce? In other words, does the person who received these items have to give them back? Or do…
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Being courteous in court
How a party presents themselves can go a long way in the family and divorce court. This is true as it relates to what say, when they say it, their manners…
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How a paternity test can sometimes offend
In many child custody cases between unmarried parents, the paternity of the father can be in doubt. In many of these caess, a paternity tests is warranted. But…
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Giving to get in settlement negotiations
In diorce and family law cases, there can often be lots of issues that are important to the parties. In some cases, the parties might rank their case…
Family Law TalkParenting time or custody?
This episode talks about a fairly recent trend on the part of some states to drop the terms of legal and physical custody in favor of parenting time and…
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New shared parenting statute in Missouri
HB1550 has become the law in Missouri. HB1550 has been put forth has a shared parenting bill, which passed the Missouri House and Senate. Last week, the…
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Hyphenated last names in paternity cases
In lots of child custody matters between married parents, the last name of the minor child can come into dispute. In some cases, the mother may want the child…
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The status quo during divorce
When a divorce is filed, many have questions about how things will work when the divorce is pending? How will marital debts be paid? Who will get possession of…
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Inability to compromise a divorce cause
One of the most common causes of divorce is the inability to compromise and communicate on important issues. Over time, this can cause the breadown of many…
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What school will children attend?
In many child custody cases, there can be a big disagreement on what school with the children can attend. This can occur in divoce and child custody cases…
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Supervised visitation in child custody
In some child custody cases, supervised visitation ends up being ordered by the court. In some cases, the supervised visitation might be temporary. In other…
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Second most common family law case
When most think of family law, divorce and the divorce rates instantly come to the mind of most. Most think family law and divorce go hand-in-hand and don't…
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Bringing others to an initial consultation
When individuals begin a divorce or family law matter, it can be a stressful experience. Many want the moral support from a close friend or family law matter…
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Talking to kids about divorce
When parties are on the verge or have filed for divorced and have children, what to tell the kids is a critical question that many struggle with in terms of…
Family Law TalkLooking past your divorce
While parties are going through a divorce, it can be much easier for many to focus on the present versus the future. In fousing on the present, parties can…
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Two issues that often result in a divorce trial
Most parties who are going through a divorce prefer to settle their case. To settle a divorce, the reality is that parties have to agree on a comprehensive…
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How long will my case take?
One of the most common question many ask when they begin a divorce or family law case is how long their family law case will take? Most want to know because…
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Effective communication with a family lawyer
It is vital that an attorney and client communicate effecitvely regarding their family law matter. In this episode, we will discuss some tips for effective…
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Be careful with written correspondence
When parties are going through a divorce or child custody case, parties often communicate in writing. These communications can be by text, e-mail or through…
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Should I file my divorce first?
One of the most common questions people ask regarding divorce is whether they should file first. Many wonder whether there is an advantage or not in filing…
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Financial statements in divorce
When parties file for divorce, they are almost always required to complete financial statements. The requirements can vary by state and locality. However, they…
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Do character witnesses help?
Inidividuals often wonder whether calling characters witnesses will be pursuasive in their divorce or family law matters. Many consider calling their relative…
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Marital Misconduct and Divorce
An often asked question of divorce attorneys is about the role of marital misconduct in a divorce outcome. From affaris, cheating, domestic abuse, abandonmnet…
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Parent Most Likely to Grant Other Contact
In determining child custody in Missouri and Illnois, courts have to look at the best interests of the child when considering multiple factors. One of those…
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Child Custody Exchanges
Where mothers and fathers meet to exchange their children after a divorce or child custody case is important. This is one of those terms that can cause many…
Family Law TalkExpectations of quick divorce settlement
When a divorce begins, many think that these cases should settle quickly and efficiently. Is it reasonable to expect that parties will be able to reach a quick…
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Tracing assets in divorce matters
Tracing separate property in a divorce matter is an important component of many cases. In some cases, a party has brought into the marriage assets or money…
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Case priorities in divorce and family law matters
Kirk Stange talks about the importance of ranking your goals for your divorce or family law attorney. This is an important topic because it is critical that a…
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Second-opinions in divorce or family law case
Kirk Stange talks about when a party should consider getting a second opinion in their divorce or family law case. This is a question lots of individuals often…