Springfield Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

The looming recession has many couples wondering if they should put their plans to divorce on hold. Economic uncertainty can be a significant source of stress for couples; it can also make divorce more complicated and expensive. For people who understand divorce is the best solution for their relationship but still have a high-functioning marriage, the option to wait out the recession may be appealing. However, there are a few different areas to explore before making this decision. The Benefits of Divorcing Earlier Divorcing earlier rather than later can provide some key benefits regardless of the state of the economy.

Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic for some people, and it can be difficult for anyone to imagine the end of their life. However, giving estate planning appropriate thought and effort can pay off tremendously for you and your family. A comprehensive and legally enforceable estate plan provides you with peace of mind knowing your family can hopefully avoid a complex probate process after your death. When designed with care, an estate plan can make your wishes known to your family when it comes to how you want to distribute your assets to your beneficiaries and how you would

One of the most contentious aspects of most modern divorce cases is property division, or the formal legal process of dividing marital assets and debts in divorce. Every state enforces different statutes for handling property division, and Missouri is one of many US states to enforce an equitable distribution law. This means a divorcing couple must split their marital property in the fairest possible way. While the equitable distribution principle may seem fair and straightforward, divorcing spouses rarely agree as to what is “fair” regarding the division of their property. State law enables both parties to retain ownership of their

One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is learning how to communicate with your ex-spouse to make important decisions. Because tensions are high, it’s often difficult to have a constructive conversation without the help of a third party. This is where divorce mediation comes in. Divorce mediation is a communicative process where you and your ex-spouse meet with a neutral mediator to discuss the terms of your divorce. The mediator will help navigate the flow of the conversation and keep the sessions on track to discuss key topics, such as child custody arrangements, spousal support, and the division of