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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, … more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Missouri?
In Missouri, a divorce petitioner must file a petition, a motion to modify, a motion for a family access order and a motion for contempt all of which shall be verified. The petition must set … more
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 … more

What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, the factors that actually make up the “best interests of the child” standard may vary. There is typically no one factor that guides a judge’s custody decision; rather, the judge makes a child custody decision … more
Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more