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Should sperm donor be responsible for child support?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Thursday, January 3, 2013. A 46-year-old man, who answered an online ad by a couple searching for a sperm donor, has found himself in a rather unusual spot as the state’s authorities are now asking him to pay child support and for any state assistance the mother of the child already received. However, the man claims he was nothing more than a sperm donor and that the three had a written agreement stating he was not financially responsible for the child in any kind of way. Looking at

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Not just the holidays: Domestic violence a problem all year long

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, December 28, 2012. One domestic violence counselor said the phones ring for help all year round. In her experience, there is not an increase around the holidays. Rather, there’s an increase when there are situations where alcohol, drugs and social expectations are involved. Sure, this could be hosting the Christmas dinner, but it can also be any situation where people are gathering and drinking or using drugs. From a family law perspective, claims of domestic violence can have a real impact on everything from child custody to

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Missouri parents supporting adult children going through divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. When a husband and wife decide to file for divorce, the decision affects everyone in their immediate circle. Typically, when we talk about separation or divorce we tend to focus on how it will affect children. And while this is still a concern for many, it’s important to also address the fact that many adult children end up moving back in with their own parents following a divorce. For the parent of an adult child who is going through a divorce, this can be

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Dennis Rodman could end up jailed if he doesn’t pay child support

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Flamboyant retired NBA player Dennis Rodman was recently ordered to pay his ex-wife half a million dollars in owed child support. If he does not pay, the 51-year-old will most likely end up in jail. In addition to having to pay the child support, with the threat of jail hanging over his shoulders, Rodman was also sentenced to informal probation. In this case, while the story of Rodman owing child support and being ordered to pay $500,000 made the news due to his celebrity

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Relationship with in-laws has effect on Missouri marriages

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Friday, December 7, 2012. It is no secret that many do not always get along with their in-laws. Many times, a mother-in-law is accused of being too prying, while a husband is accused of being too distant when it comes to his wife’s parents. And while naturally the relationships with in-laws can become quite stressful, it also turns out that these relationships may have an impact on a couple’s risk for divorce. The study followed 373 couples over a 26 year time period, starting in their first year

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Many Missouri families plan separation for after the holidays

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Many families already know that this will be their last holiday season all living together under the same roof. In many cases, at least one spouse plans on a separation in the near future. Typically, these spouses tend to wait until once the holidays have passed to start to take steps to end the marriage. Knowing a separation, and in many cases the start of a divorce, is less than a month away can be hard for many spouses, especially those who have children.

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Saint Louis County: Clayton, MO
West County: Ellisville, MO
Jackson County: Lee’s Summit, MO
Jefferson County: Arnold, MO
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Franklin County: St. Union, MO
Lincoln County: Troy, MO
Boone County: Columbia, MO
Greene County: Springfield, MO
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St. Clair County: Belleville, IL
Madison County: Maryville, IL
Sangamon County: Springfield, IL
McLean County: Bloomington, IL
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Kansas family law offices located in:

Johnson County: Overland Park, KS
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