Is a Divorce Lawyer Worth Hiring?

01/14/2016

Is a Divorce Lawyer Worth Hiring?

A Divorce Lawyer is worth everything you pay them and more. You do have to commit the financial resources to hire one, but if you don’t, it will usually result, at the very least, in less knowledge and at the very worst, a worse deal at the end of the litigation. An attorney is worth his or… Continue reading

Smart and Dumb Things People Do in a Divorce

01/14/2016

Smart and Dumb Things People Do in a Divorce

The dumbest thing some people do is to divorce without an attorney, because the advice of an attorney is very important. Other dumb things people do sometimes include hiding the children, secreting assets, trying to steal money or attempting to impose debt upon the other party. It’s unfair for parties to steal from one another… Continue reading

Does the Wife Always Get Custody?

01/14/2016

Does the Wife Always Get Custody?

The courts in Missouri are required to determine whether or not there should be joint or sole legal custody and joint or sole physical custody, so these days, custody does not always go to the woman, because the children will spend time with both parents, and the main determination is how much time each one… Continue reading

Do A Spouse’s Stocks Earnings Get Divided Equally Upon Divorce?

01/14/2016

Do A Spouse’s Stocks Earnings Get Divided Equally Upon Divorce?

The division of property in Missouri is dependent upon a court determining whether the property is marital or non-marital. If the determination is that the property is marital then it is subject to division and allocation by your judge presiding over the divorce court. With respect to the specific question of whether or not stocks… Continue reading