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Remember to revisit your will after your divorce

July 27, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, July 27, 2018. After your divorce in Jackson County becomes final, you may feel a certain sense of finality. That feeling, however, may be fleeting, as you quickly realize just how much your now ex-spouse was involved in the many different facets of your life. Thus begins the process of removing him or her from the many pertinent personal records he or she might still be found on. Many clients come to us here at the Stange Law Firm asking for assistance in doing this, and one of

How do I file for child custody?

July 10, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. If you are in a situation where you want custody of a child that you currently do not have legal custody of, then you have to go through the Missouri court system to gain those legal rights. According to the Missouri Courts, gaining custody begins by filing a petition with the court. You need to have established paternity and not have a current custody order for the child to file this petition. Do note that even if you are paying or being paid child

Music producer asked to increase child support payments

June 29, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Friday, June 29, 2018. Very often, the rewarding if child support payments in a divorce case in Jackson Count is often viewed as a punitive action. In reality, it is not designed to be so. Ex-spouses bickering over the amount of child support required may fail to realize that those amounts are determined by the court and are designed to not impose any unfair financial burdens on either party involved (nor to reward any of those involved for perceived slights they may have suffered). However, the idea of

Dispute over property leaves results in duo’s arrests

June 15, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, June 15, 2018. It is often said that there is a thin line between love and hate. Perhaps this explains why so many divorce cases in Jackson County are prone to get messy. People invest a great deal of time, energy and emotion into their marriages, so it may come as little surprise that if and when those relationships fall apart, bitter disputes immediately ensue. All of the positive emotion that one feels for a partner may quickly be pushed over to the other side of the proverbial

How is a visitation schedule determined?

June 1, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, June 1, 2018. As divorced parents in Missouri, you and your ex-spouse will need to face an issue that other couples may not necessarily need to: child custody. Determining and maintaining child custody arrangements can be a big source of tension after a divorce, and issues related to visitation and child custody rights can often cause trouble for everyone involved. At Stange Law Firm, PC, we work to help you get through any difficulties you may be having regarding child custody. Whether you have shared or joint

Determining jurisdiction in interstate custody cases

May 16, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. One of the more common reason married couples in Jackson County may give as to why they are choosing to divorce is that they have grown apart. If such perceived distance caused issues in their marriage, one can only imagine how much more exacerbated those may become when the actual distance between them increases. In many cases, that distance may span across state lines. When it comes (and a couple has child custody issues that need to be resolved), a whole new level of

What are some pros and cons of a prenuptial agreement?

May 4, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, May 4, 2018. A prenuptial agreement may not be very romantic, but it can be the right choice for future spouses who want to protect a business or personal assets in Missouri. Because let’s face it, we all know the divorce rate in the U.S. is 50 percent and this document offers some peace of mind. FindLaw offers several pros and cons to consider when you’re weighing your options, listed below. Pros of a prenuptial agreement Student loans, credit cards and other debt may make one spouse’s debt load

What do child support payments cover?

April 18, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Missouri parents still have a lot of work to do post-divorce. Your child still depends on both of you for financial resources, so figuring out a child support plan that works for all parties is crucial. Stange Law Firm is here not only to help get the ball rolling, but to aid you if you find yourself facing difficulties collecting support payments. Child support payments are important for many reasons. They help cover basic necessities. This can include food, clothing, shelter, and educational fees.

Arranging custody during the summer months

April 6, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, April 6, 2018. With the arrival of spring in Jackson County, parents inevitably look forward to the summertime to plan for when their children will be out of school. As a recently divorced parent, you may be looking forward to your kids’ summer break with extra anticipation this year given that it will allow you to spend more time with them. You may want to include an extended vacation as part of that time, yet would such a venture work with your custody schedule? We here at

Modifying a child support obligation

March 23, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Friday, March 23, 2018. When divorce divides a family in Jackson County, almost everything changes. Perhaps the one thing that does not is the love and affection the parents feel for their kids (and, by extension, the desire they have to care for them). It is for this exact reason why child support is such a pressing issue when it comes to divorce. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, over $33.7 billion was owed in child support as recently as 2015. In a perfect world, those who owe such

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