If you’re dealing with a difficult co-parent, read this post

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, June 20, 2016. If you no longer want to be married or be in a relationship with someone, you can seek a divorce or simply break off the relationship. However, when children are involved, it can be much more complicated because you still have to co-parent with them.  This means that you may still have to deal with how the other parent can be petty and vindictive when they don’t get their way. Dealing with a difficult person is exhausting, but don’t be surprised about this tactic.

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What do my child support payments cover?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Monday, June 20, 2016. Child support orders can spark some contentious battles between parents. Almost inevitably, the receiving parent would like to have more money and the paying parent would prefer to pay less. But what is important for both parents to remember is that the amounts calculated by Missouri courts are based on the resources of the parents and the the needs of the child. Even if you don’t take issue with this, you can still be confused when it comes to what, specifically, child support is

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Preparing for an initial consultation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, June 17, 2016. If you are considering a divorce or if you have been served with a petition, it is possible that you will soon be given advice from friends and family about what to expect regardless of whether you want to hear it or not. The one thing you should know is that the advice may largely be based on their own personal experiences. In the midst of all this, your friends and family may not give you any insight on how to prepare for your initial

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What debt am I responsible for repaying after divorce?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, June 13, 2016. There is no quick and easy way to answer the question posed in the headline of this post. The answer, which may be quite frustrating, is, “it depends.” Just as there are different types of assets that may or may not be eligible for distribution in divorce, there are also different types of debt. Debt you have taken on before a marriage will generally be considered separate; debt accumulated during the marriage will generally be considered marital, and therefore can be split between both spouses.

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Fathers and presumed fathers: know your rights

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Monday, June 6, 2016. Becoming a father can be one of the greatest experiences in a man’s life, and that experience comes with great responsibility men must take seriously. For instance, fathers will be expected to provide for their child physically, emotionally and/or financially. These expectations are addressed and protected by state child custody and child support laws. However, there are many situations in which a man is presumed to be the father of child and held to these responsibilities even though he is not actually a child’s

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Johnny Depp’s wife seeks restraining order after divorce filing

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, June 3, 2016. Celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are making headlines recently as they divorce amid accusations of domestic violence. Heard filed a police report about an altercation in which she says Depp threw a cellphone which struck and left a bruise on her face, according to a story by The Associated Press. She filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp. To further complicate matters, the couple does not have a pre-nuptial agreement and Heard has filed a petition for spousal support which

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How to deal with teen (custody) angst

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. If you are the parent of a teenager, you are probably well aware that your child is in a very tricky phase of life. In an attempt to navigate the teenage years, they very well may be taking risks, becoming more emotional and making mistakes. The fact is adolescence is an incredibly difficult and awkward time for most people, and it can become even more complicated for a teen whose parents are getting divorced. If you are a parent going through a divorce or custody

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How to deal with changes to custody schedules

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, May 23, 2016. Sharing custody of a child is an ongoing responsibility parents all across Kansas City are faced with. It’s not just a one-time event; it’s something that moms and dads need to manage on an ongoing basis. Because of this, changes will come up. Schedules change, unexpected delays happen and plans fall through. How you respond to these adjustments and inconveniences can have a major impact on your relationship with the other parent and child custody arrangements going forward. In many cases, being a little

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Legal solutions for 3 common child support issues

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Monday, May 16, 2016. Every legal issue concerning your children can be particularly contentious and confusing when you are at odds with the other parent of your children. Rather than hope the situation works itself out or assuming you know what’s best, it can be critical that you discuss your legal options with an attorney. There are legal resolutions for just about any family matter that parents are confronted with. In this post, we will look at some possible solutions for three common disputes that arise in regard

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Actress protects sitcom earnings in recent divorce with prenup

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Whether you have significant assets, a few very important assets or investments that you hope will become quite valuable some day, it can be wise to take steps to protect your ownership of these assets when you get married. In order to do this, you can create a prenuptial agreement. This legal document will allow you and your soon-to-be spouse to make some important financial decisions that could otherwise become major points of contention should you divorce. According to recent news reports, it is a

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