Kansas City Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Whether you are a parent who is facing deployment or are a non-deploying parent, you may wish to modify your child custody order as a result of military service. In Jackson County, Missouri, families who are preparing for the deployment of a loved one often face a number of difficult decisions and are unsure of the full impact deployment will have on their lives. If you are struggling with any issues related to deployment, finding answers and working towards a positive outcome is crucial.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, September 29, 2016. In determining the best interests of your child during a custody battle in Missouri, the judge may decide that a psychological evaluation is necessary. According to the American Psychological Association, there are certain goals that the psychologist should attempt to accomplish during this meeting with your child. You and your former spouse may have very different parenting styles, and the psychologist will evaluate how these specifically affect your child’s needs. This is not meant to be a general assessment of you and the other

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, September 9, 2016. For years now, there have been studies and surveys showing that children often benefit when they have frequent, consistent contact with two parents. These numbers have sparked many states to adopt new laws that aim at leveling the playing field when it comes to establishing child custody and shared parenting. Today, Missouri is among those states. Recently, a new law was passed that made important changes to custody and visitation guidelines. Broadly speaking, the changes stem from some specific language that was altered in