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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Ideally, Missouri residents or others who are going through a divorce will end their marriage in a civil and equitable manner. However, what one person thinks is equitable may not be what the other party to the divorce thinks is equitable. Therefore, it may be a good idea to make a list of all debts that a couple may have and all assets that a couple may have. If a debt was incurred by one person before the marriage, he or she would ideally

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, August 24, 2017. When many Missouri couples think about divorce, they often think about handling it through litigation. This can be an expensive and difficult way to end a marriage due to the fact that it pits former couples against each other when arguing their views on property division and other divorce legal issues in front of a judge. However, there are alternatives, such as divorce arbitration. Divorce arbitration is similar to litigation in that it is still structured and usually involves family law attorneys. Unlike litigation,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. For some Missouri couples whose marriages are coming to an end, getting a divorce through mediation instead of battling the case out in court is appealing. For example, mediation is usually more affordable than litigation and it allows the couple to work together to reach an agreement instead of putting the ultimate decision in the hands of the judge. However, mediation is not for everyone, especially if the couple has a violent history. When going through the mediation process, both individuals have to be

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Friday, August 11, 2017. In Missouri, it is not uncommon for people who are preparing to get married to be asked by their fiancés to sign prenuptial agreements. While this may be viewed as unseemly by some, prenuptial agreements may be important and help the marriages to be stronger. People who marry enter into contracts with each other, and protecting the rights of both of the contracting parties is smart. Prenuptial agreements can help the parties to protect their individual interests while also clearly outlining the rights and

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, July 31, 2017. Many Missouri residents likely remember what the health care industry was like prior to the introduction of the Affordable Care Act. Those who were not married or otherwise part of an employer plan often faced high premiums and the possibility of being denied coverage for having a pre-existing condition. Republicans in Congress are looking at ways to repeal the ACA and replace it with a new plan. However, various versions of the bill will likely allow insurance companies to offer plans that provide less