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How does the law treat unmarried couples?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Thursday, August 14, 2014. For one reason or another, you and your significant other may decide that marriage is not right for you. This is a fairly common occurrence, wherein couples live together but don’t officially marry. Of course, if unmarried couples split up, they cannot divorce. This can make the separation easier in many ways, but it can also lead to difficult situations such as property disputes. You can find all the information you need from FindLaw, but the short answer is that while there are important differences,

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The differences between legal separation and divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows that it takes effort. It’s likely that there is something about your spouse that bothers you, but you work through it because you love each other. Still, as the years go on, it can be difficult to continue tolerating these behaviors, and you may find yourself wondering if perhaps the marriage isn’t working out. At the same time, divorce has such a serious and final feel to it that you’re left wondering which choice is

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Unmarried couples can divide assets with legal help in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. There are many couples across the United States who live together, but, for one reason or another, choose not to get married. While a separation is obviously never the desired outcome, not being married can make the process much easier if a breakup should occur. Divorce proceedings may require complex litigation, whereas breaking up can be as easy as walking out the door. However, depending on how long couples lived together, things may not be that simple. If unmarried couples live together for many

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Time spent on social media could indicate divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Family law is a multifaceted and important legal practice area that concerns the safety and stability of all members of the family unit, from parent to child to grandparent. Family law covers things like prenuptial agreements and domestic abuse, but one of the most well-known areas of Family law is divorce. From which parent is granted custody of a child, to how much money in assets each party gets, divorce affects all assets of a post-married life. You may wonder how this pertains to

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Serviceman almost loses custody of his child while deployed

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Divorce on Thursday, July 17, 2014. There are many additional factors that make military divorce more complex than civilian divorce, such as the Service Members Civil Relief Act and survivor benefit plans. More than just the extra rules and plans, however, there is the possibility that the military serviceman or servicewoman might be deployed and unable to attend court hearings. This more than anything makes military divorce a special case that must be dealt with by experienced professionals who can work with patience and diligence. The stakes in these cases

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Missouri law cracks down on domestic violence

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Domestic abuse is a serious matter that could be affecting someone you know, even if they don’t show any signs. Victims of domestic violence are sometimes led to believe that nobody will help them, or they are controlled through fear, believing that even if they inform the authorities, it will just make their abuser even angrier. There have been concerted efforts by Missouri law and law enforcers to curb these instances, but raising awareness about domestic abuse is never a bad thing. Home is

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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

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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