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Understanding the difficulties of military divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Monday, December 15, 2014. Unfortunately for military couples, military lifestyle can contribute to the likelihood of divorce in some ways. Being apart for months at a time and having to constantly move about as the service spouse is stationed in different parts of the country can put great strain on the relationship. Even more unfortunate for these couples, the complexities of divorce are multiplied by the military lifestyle. This brutal combination can make it very difficult for military couples. Some people may feel that divorce is an admission

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What does a separation agreement look like?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Even though it is fairly simple in theory, legal separation may be a bizarre and confusing concept to some. After all, if it handles many of the same issues as divorce, such as property division, child support and child custody, and in Missouri, where couples must live apart during the waiting period, you may wonder why a couple would seek legal separation instead of simply divorcing. Of course each couples issues are different, and it is impossible to say why a couple may choose

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Domestic partnerships could still cause property disputes

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Monday, December 1, 2014. Unmarried couples who live together can easily run into some trouble if things do not work out. Couples who spend months or years of their lives together may establish many foundations and accrue assets, and if the couple ends up splitting, the joint-life they were living will have to be divided between the two of them. This can often lead to property disputes wherein hostilities increase as couples vie for ownership of their assets. Usually when unmarried couples split, both parties go their separate ways

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Woman threatened at gunpoint by her domestic partner

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Recently in Maine, a man was arrested after he threatened the life of the woman with whom he was living. According to the police, the suspect was holding a gun, and they called in the Tactical & Negotiation team in an effort to talk the man down. Early in the morning, the suspect walked out of the house and was taken into custody. He is being held without bail, facing the felony charge of domestic violence terrorizing. With all of the domestic abuse scandals

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A separation agreement might be preferable to a divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Monday, November 17, 2014. Divorce is not for everyone and there are many reasons that you and your spouse might prefer not to dissolve your marriage. Perhaps you are unsure if the split will be permanent or perhaps the concept of divorce conflicts with your religious beliefs. There could also be financial reasons or even personal preferences that influence your decision. Whatever the case, if divorce is not for you, that does not mean you are trapped in your marriage. After all, if you and your spouse are

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How do you divide property as an unmarried couple?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. For some couples, marriage is the heart of their relationship, cementing their love for one another. However, for many others, it is simply an expensive ceremony with too many strings attached. For others in some states, couples who would love to marry are not permitted to under law. However, married or not, relationships do not always work out. But what happens when a long-term unmarried couple go their separate ways? How do they decide who gets what? Often at the center of property disputes

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