Kansas City Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. When Missouri parents divorce, figuring out a parenting plan can be both emotionally painful and logistically difficult. Each parent is often accustomed to having as much time as possible with their children, and when the marriage comes to an end, it can be complex to schedule a plan in which time with the children is shared between the parents’ homes. Creating a child custody or visitation schedule can be further complicated by parents’ work schedules, especially when both are engaged in full-time employment. While

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, April 9, 2018. Fighting over housework could be the trigger for a divorce for some Missouri couples. Harvard Business School did a study that found that a quarter of divorced couples said housework disagreements were the main reason they split up. The study also found that if couples hired a cleaning service, they were more likely to stay together. In general, having more disposable income and time, referred to as “time affluence” in a 2008 study, increases people’s general well-being. The Proceedings of the National Academy of

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Among the most valuable assets that a Missouri couple may share are their retirement funds. In many cases, both parties are depending on these funds for their financial futures. This is one major reason why 62 percent of divorce attorneys surveyed in 2016 said that retirement accounts were the most contentious issue for their clients. The financial aspects of divorce can often be even more jarring than the emotional challenges. In addition, property division during divorce can often be complicated. This is certainly true

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Friday, March 9, 2018. Fathers in Missouri who are seeking custody of their children may feel that they are at a disadvantage. Traditionally, child custody is awarded to mothers. However, there are steps a father can take to increase the likelihood that he will be awarded custody. First, a father should document as much as possible. He should keep a log of all the time he spends with his child even if the child is living with the mother during the divorce. Furthermore, a father should write down

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Friday, March 9, 2018. Divorce can be such a painful experience that many unhappy exes in Missouri might feel like getting revenge on a former spouse. However, there are a number of reasons why this is likely to backfire. For starters, a divorce that’s dragged out by one person will be costly to both. Another reason to avoid seeking revenge is the effect it has on children. Some angry parents might feel that the children need to know what kind of a person their other parent is. However,