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Unmarried couples need to keep finances simple and separate

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Even if your relationship with your live-in partner could not be better, be aware that things can change over time. Any number of unforeseeable factors could contribute to a parting of the ways. And if this happens, you want to make the break as clean as possible and you want to retain that which belongs to you. When it comes to assets, it is best for unmarried couples to keep things as simple as possible. And for the most part, simple means separate. For

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Keep your emotions in check during a legal separation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Sunday, September 25, 2016. If you and your spouse are considering a legal separation, then you are likely feeling a mixture of strong and complicated feelings. It is understandable if you are experiencing intense anxiety. After all, your marriage is in the balance, and you have no idea what the future holds. You may also be feeling anger and resentment toward your spouse stemming from many of the reasons that led to the separation. And of course, there is the sadness caused by the disintegration of your relationship.

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The Progression of Family Law in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, September 19, 2016. If you’re a Missouri father who is in the process of divorcing or otherwise severing ties with your child’s other parent, you may be worried that you will not receive fair treatment in regard to child custody or child support decisions rendered by the court. This is a legitimate concern as the court has traditionally used what it determines as the child’s best interests as the basis for such decisions. While this sounds reasonable, the fact is that such determinations are always subjective to

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Parental psychological evaluation process may be flawed

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 8, 2016. If you suffer from a mental illness, your life is filled with challenges. And this is especially true if you have a child. But just having issues does not preclude you from being a loving and capable parent. Unfortunately, if you should become embroiled in a contentious divorce, your condition could be used against you for custody purposes. Missouri, along with around 30 other states, can apply a concept known as “predictive neglect” when considering if a parent should maintain custody of his or her

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Military spouses sacrifice career aspirations to their detriment

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Saturday, September 3, 2016. If you married a member of our nation’s armed services, you likely anticipated that you would have to make numerous sacrifices. Of course, there are long periods of time when your spouse is deployed or on maneuvers during which you are solely in charge of all household duties. You may have also had to move numerous times, following your spouse to his or her next assignment. Such circumstances can make it difficult to maintain relationships or even establish some sense of continuity. Moreover, it

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Unmarried couples need to discuss finances

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Sunday, August 28, 2016. While married couples may enjoy a variety of financial benefits regarding tax breaks and spousal Social Security benefits, there are couples who prefer to remain unmarried while cohabiting. There are any number or reasons for foregoing the rings, the vows and the marriage license, but there is no avoiding most of the same economic realities experienced by married couples. So, if you and your significant other are among the millions of couples who live together without being married, it is just as important that

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Missouri Family Law Offices located in:

Saint Louis County: Clayton, MO
West County: Ellisville, MO
Jackson County: Lee’s Summit, MO
Jefferson County: Arnold, MO
St. Charles County: St. Charles, MO
Franklin County: St. Union, MO
Lincoln County: Troy, MO
Boone County: Columbia, MO
Greene County: Springfield, MO
St. Louis City: St. Louis, MO
Jackson County: Kansas City, MO

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Tulsa County: Tulsa, OK
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St. Clair County: Belleville, IL
Madison County: Maryville, IL
Sangamon County: Springfield, IL
McLean County: Bloomington, IL
Monroe County: Waterloo, IL

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Kansas family law offices located in:

Johnson County: Overland Park, KS
Sedgwick County: Wichita, KS
Shawnee County: Topeka, KS