Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, March 25, 2013. For the first time in 14 years, the U.S. Supreme Court is getting ready to rule on whether the Indian Child Welfare Act can stop an adoption, even if that adoption was granted by the custodial parent and done in accordance with state law. The ruling is expected to set precedent to future ICWA cases. In this case, at hand is whether or not a non-custodial parent can invoke the ICWA in order to block an adoption from taking place. The ICWA was created

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. There are certainly signs of trouble in the divorce process when each side cannot agree on the stipulations of a divorce. For example, if a Missouri father is not willing to only have every other weekend visitation rights or pay out thousands of dollars in alimony, but his soon-to-be ex-wife is insistent on these things, this could be a sign the two will end up having to go to court to reach an agreement. Looking to the future, this could end up being the

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Paying child support in Missouri is not an option. Rather, it is a payment that typically the noncustodial parent has to pay — by law. In cases where payments are not made, the parent who owes can be expected to be contacted by the Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement. This division specifically works with custodial parents to help locate a noncustodial parent who is behind on child support payments. Falling behind on child support — or just not paying at all — can

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 7, 2013. It has been reported for many years that the month of January sees more divorce filings than any other month. Exactly why that is remains a relative mystery however; the fact is that it is also a period when many people begin contemplating their annual tax returns. The timing of a divorce can always affect a person’s tax return but with the passage of the federal American Taxpayer Relief Act, things may have just gotten even more complicated for those seeking a high-asset divorce.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Divorce can be no doubt challenging for fathers. Going from seeing their children day-in and day-out, to only during scheduled weekends and weekday visits can be quite challenging. This, on top of the emotions and frustrations associated with a pending divorce, can at times feel like the worst thing in the world. However, the truth is that in many ways a divorce may be a blessing in disguise. One father, who was also a stay-at-home dad, recently shared his experience. At the time of

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, January 24, 2013. There are many reasons for a couple to break up, including infidelity. Cheating, whether it was a one-time thing or something that happened multiple times with multiple partners, is something that can break the trust in a relationship. The Normal bar, which was an extensive survey polling more than 100,000 people, found that 33 percent of men and 19 percent of women have cheated in the past. Of those who have cheated, 23 percent of men and 17 percent of women said it happened

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Friday, January 18, 2013. Breaking the news to a child that mom and dad are going to get a divorce is never easy. But, it is something that needs to be done with both parents in an open and loving way. This will ensure the child is not harboring any feelings of blame and can rest assured knowing their parents still love them. From the point of view of a child, especially a young child, it can be rather confusing as to why their parents are getting a