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Marital statuses after military deployments could be in danger

August 22, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Family Law on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. As many Missouri military personnel and their families know, emotions run high when deployment orders are given. Anxiety, stress, and the overwhelming sense of ‘what if?’ consumes everyone involved. For soldiers, duty to their country outweighs the duties they once had at home. Spouses, on the other hand, must endure months, sometimes even years, of constant worry and the feeling of abandonment. These realities became all too real for one couple when the soldier, a married father of two young children, came home

Report: More children born to unmarried parents

August 14, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. More and more unmarried couples are choosing to live together. With this trend, over the past several years, there has also been an increase in the number of children born to unmarried parents. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the overall percentage of children born to non-married couples, who were cohabitating, made up 23 percent of all live births in 2006-2010 in the U.S. In 2002, births to cohabitating women made up 14 percent of total births. Data also points to the

Separation agreements can have implications in Missouri divorces

August 8, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Many couples in Missouri who are splitting up face the decision of whether to go with a legal separation or a divorce. Both scenarios have some similarities in terms of reaching agreements, yet both have different implications that can affect a person’s financial future. This is why it is important to learn about both before coming to any kind of agreement. With separation, couples can enter into agreements. These agreements often address similar issues to the ones in a divorce. However, those entering into

Fathers can face unique issues in divorce

August 2, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, many started to push back against what they considered to be the norm of women being favored by the courts when it came to divorce decisions, like child custody and alimony. At the time many claimed men were routinely being overlooked when it came to family law decisions. Since then, while many claim prejudices still exist, much has changed. Even the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers recently reported more mothers are being ordered to pay child support. And,

Some find boosts to career after divorce

July 17, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. For Missouri residents, going through a divorce can be tiring and stressful. For some, depending on their work situation, the divorce can also end up hindering or advancing their careers too. One particularly tricky area can be if two spouses work together or own a business together. If the divorce is rather heated, this can lead to serious work complications. Take for example one couple who owned a business together. At one point during the divorce, one spouse ended up finding themselves locked out

Stress of deployment can lead to military divorce

July 10, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Military Family Law on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Military deployments put a certain stress on not only those in the service, but also on their families. In fact, a recent Johns Hopkins University study found civilian spouses suffer from the same types of post-traumatic stress symptoms that their military husbands and wives go through upon returning home from combat. The fact that civilian husbands and wives also go through many of the same symptoms only adds to the risk of having troubles within the marriage that can lead to divorce. One

Tom Cruise may end up in child custody battle

July 2, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Monday, July 2, 2012. In news heard around the world, actress Katie Holmes filed for divorce from actor Tom Cruise. And while there is already a lot of speculation regarding why the couple may have divorced, it appears that Cruise may have quite the fight on his hands as Holmes wants primary child custody of their 6-year-old daughter Suri. Holmes filed for divorce from her husband of five years on Thursday citing “irreconcilable differences.” According to sources, she is seeking sole custody and primary residential custody. There is

Domestic violence situations can arise in child custody exchanges

June 26, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. When it comes to child custody matters, emotions can run high. One parent may feel like he or she came up short after the divorce or separation, which can lead to animosity. In some situations, one parent dropping a child off with another can even be viewed as a way of continuing to be defeated. Sadly, these types of thoughts and emotions at times end up leading to domestic violence situations that put both the parents and children at risk. Recently there were two

Family law: How to deal with an ex during a milestone celebration

June 19, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mid-June is a common time of year for not only graduations, but also for other celebrations like weddings, starting a new career and even moving. These milestones are ones that everyone looks forward to — children and parents alike. However, there can be an added unnecessary level of stress for the children of parents who are separated or have gone through a contentious divorce. Risa Garon, who is the executive director of the National Family Resiliency Center, works with children and adolescents and hears

Child support tips for Missouri fathers

June 13, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Unmarried Couples on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Many times we talk about child support obligations in the context of divorce. However, it is important to remember that parents who were never married when they had a child can still have child support obligations. These obligations should be taken very seriously, as not paying child support could lead to wage garnishment and even possible jail time. When it comes to child support in Missouri, there are a number of things to keep in mind. The first is that it does not matter

Separation frequently leads to divorce

June 6, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Legal Separation on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. In Missouri, there are no official separation requirements before a couple files for divorce. However, it is quite common for many couples to separate in order to give themselves time to figure out exactly what they want to do: Either try once more to stay together or file for divorce. Statistically, when a couple does separate, it greatly increases their chances of getting divorced. One recent study even found that roughly 79 percent of couples who separate later go on to file for divorce.

Study finds emotions play role in divorce negotiations

May 30, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Family Law on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. It should come as no surprise that during the divorce process it is quite natural and normal for a wide range of emotions to come up. Some husbands may feel guilty for filing for a divorce, while some wives may be angry that the marriage did not go as intended. Others may just regret that the marriage could not work out. However, what’s important to keep in mind is that it is often these different emotions that end up influencing how a divorcing couple

Missouri Senate passes bill that addresses child neglect

May 25, 2012

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, May 25, 2012. Child safety is of utmost concern for people in Missouri and across the country. The Missouri Senate has successfully passed Senate Bill 628. This bill addresses several different matters. One of the most important issues addressed as part of this bill is child neglect and abuse. The bill creates a Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. This committee will be comprised of seven members from both the House and Senate. The purpose of the new committee is to study child neglect and child

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