When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Missouri?
A Missouri court may grant a maintenance order to either spouse, but only if it finds that the spouse seeking maintenance lacks sufficient property, including marital property apportioned to him, …
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Missouri?
Missouri law allows a married couple to get divorced if there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved and that therefore the marriage is irretrievably broken (Missouri …
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What to Bring to Your Divorce Consultation
A divorce is a life changing event. Sometimes a divorce is amicable and sometimes it is contested. Either way, it is wise to hire an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who you trust to look out for your interests in the divorce settlement. Your first meeting with an attorney is called a consultation. It is usually through this consultation meeting and reference …
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Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a …
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