Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, April 25, 2016. Few words stir up as many feelings, emotions and memories as the word home. For most people, home is the place where they feel the most comfortable and happy and where they spend time with the people in their lives who mean the most. For parents, home is the place where a child took his or her first steps and experienced many other firsts. Given the significant place that a family home holds in the hearts of many people, it’s no wonder that divorcing couples

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Individuals who were born between 1946 and 1964 are collectively referred to as baby boomers and, since the beginning, this generation has been known for bucking the trend that doing things their own way. For example, while a significant percentage of the 65.2 million baby boomers grew up in two-parent homes, today it’s estimated that one out of every three baby boomers “will face older age unmarried.” According to a 2013 Bowling Green State University study, between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate among individuals

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, April 8, 2016. In any divorce, money is bound to be a central issue–with each spouse wanting to ensure that he or she receives a fair share. However, before any decisions can be made about who gets what and how much of it, all assets and debts must be accounted for. In cases where a spouse isn’t completely honest about the value of certain assets or outright attempts to hide assets, the divorce negotiation process can stall and quickly become contentious. Thankfully, with today’s technological advancements, it’s easier

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Thirty or more years ago, divorce wasn’t as common among individuals age 50 and older. Today, however, research indicates that, between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate among this age demographic doubled. With retirement on the horizon, these so-called gray divorcees must be strategic and work to maximize income and savings. In cases where an individual’s ex-spouse was the main breadwinner, the financial implications of a divorce may be especially apparent. Whether an individual stayed home to raise children or chose a career that wasn’t

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Missouri residents who are going through a divorce often have many questions and concerns about how property, personal belongings and assets will be divided. Missouri is an equitable distribution state meaning that a judge will seek to distribute marital assets based upon what he or she believes to be fair. In this case, it’s important to note that fair does not necessarily mean that assets will be distributed equally. Rather, a judge will take numerous and relevant factors into consideration when making such decisions. Factors

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. When two individuals decide to marry, there’s typically a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding wedding and honeymoon planning. Meanwhile, as a couple is focused on registering for china and booking plane tickets, important issues related to each individual’s assets, debts and personal views about money in general may be ignored. It’s easy to put off these types of conversations. After all, tasting wedding cakes and talking about tropical honeymoon destinations is much more fun. It often, therefore, isn’t until after a couple is married