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The differences between legal separation and divorce (1)

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Friday, January 8, 2016. Many people have heard of legal separation, but to those who do not have direct experience with this legal area, exactly how legal separation differs from divorce may not be clear. After all, in both instances, the law recognizes the separation of a married couple, but the way in which that separation is recognized is crucial. When a couple is legally separated, they are still married despite the separation. Divorce involves a separation in which couples are no longer married. Ultimately this is the

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The benefits of a cohabitation property agreement

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Saturday, January 2, 2016. If you and your significant other live together, you will likely amass a great deal of property together. Anything from a bed or a sofa to a television or even a kitchen utensil could become the source of a heated property dispute in the event that you and your significant other ever break up. This is because, legally, it is extremely difficult to determine who owns what in the relationship, especially if the couple did not keep records or an agreement. With a detailed

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Stange Law Firm, PC office in Kansas City, Missouri coming soon

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC on Monday, December 28, 2015. Stange Law Firm, PC is happy to announce the opening of the firm’s 13th location in Lee’s Summit (Kansas City), Missouri. This office will be open the beginning of February to help serve the residents of Jackson County and the surrounding areas. When you hire Stange Law Firm, PC, you will have hired an attorney who is solely dedicated to the practice of family law. At our firm, we represent clients with a wide variety of family law issues, including: divorce, child custody, child support, fathers’ rights, and

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USFSPA and your military divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Sunday, December 27, 2015. USFSPA refers to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, which was an Act established to ensure that the former spouses of individuals who serve in the military would receive a share of the retirement benefits that said former spouse earned from service. Essentially, under Missouri law, the retirement pay of those who serve or have served in the military is considered marital property, and just like other marital property, it is subject to being divided during a divorce. This is just one area

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Begin defending yourself against domestic abuse right now

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Saturday, December 19, 2015. When it comes to domestic violence, we understand the urgency of the situation and that timing is everything. Victims of domestic abuse endure some of the most traumatic and unimaginable circumstances on a daily basis, and securing legal protection as soon as possible is critical to their mental and physical health. More importantly, if a domestic abuser discovers that his or her victim has pursued legal action, the consequences could be fatal, making it even more important that victims get the help they need

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Legal separation can help couples contemplating divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Nobody would ever claim that marriage is easy. Relationships take work, and staying together through things like unexpected unemployment, moving to different states, raising children and any of the other issues that may arise during a marriage can easily put a strain on a couple’s relationship. The simple truth is that circumstances change, life changes and a relationship may change as well. What was once a happy, loving relationship may instead become a hostile or apathetic union of two individuals who simply happen to

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Stange Law Firm - Missouri

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

Stange Law Firm - Oklahoma

Oklahoma family law offices located in:

Tulsa County: Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma County: Oklahoma City, OK

Stange Law Firm - Illinois

Illinois family law offices located in:

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

Stange Law Firm - Kansas

Kansas family law offices located in:

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