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Can I Change My Divorce Decree in Springfield, MO?
Family law is a branch of civil law pertaining to legal matters among family members. Particularly, divorce proceedings fall under the purview of family law. Unlike most other civil cases, it is possible to revisit a divorce decree in Springfield, MO without a complex appeals process. Instead of an appeals system that brings a lower court’s decision before a higher court for review, family court allows for the filing of post-judgment motions under certain circumstances. It’s vital to understand all elements of your divorce decree, including elements that allow you to challenge components of the finalized divorce agreement. One of
How Do Prenuptial Agreements Work?
Marriage is a big change for anyone. A successful marriage requires both spouses to trust one another. While it may not be very romantic to consider, it’s only practical for anyone to think about the possibility of the marriage not working out as planned and what they might do in that situation. Things happen. Unexpected problems could arise at any time that lead to the breakdown of a marriage. One of the best legal protections one can have in divorce is an enforceable prenuptial agreement that outlines each spouse’s rights and responsibilities in divorce. Prenuptial agreements often carry a negative
Grandparents’ Rights in Missouri Divorces
Grandparents often face emotional struggles when their grandchildren become subject to a divorce order. While handling their child’s divorce may be difficult in and of itself, the grandparent may wonder about their future relationship with their grandchild. If you are a grandparent and your grandchild’s parents are going through a divorce, you may be curious about your rights when it comes to spending time with your grandchild following the finalization of their parents’ divorce. What Is Grandparent Visitation Law? Since the 1970s, every state in the United States has enacted some type of grandparent visitation law. These laws ensure grandparents
Common Problems With High Net Worth Divorce
High net worth divorces in Springfield, MO generally take longer than average divorces and involve substantially larger amounts of money. It’s essential for you to do everything you can to ensure your future financial security. One of the most important steps to take toward this goal is to hire a skilled and experienced Springfield, MO divorce attorney. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse share a large number of assets and significant wealth, the stakes are much higher than a typical divorce, and both of you have a vested interest in securing as much as possible from your shared marital property.
Protecting Your Business from Your Divorce in Springfield, MO
Owning a business is incredibly rewarding, and a divorce can potentially jeopardize all of the hard work and investment you have put toward making your business a success. If your business is doing well but your marriage is on its last legs, it’s important to take a few steps to ensure your continued ability to own and manage your business and achieve the fairest results possible with your divorce agreement. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce today, and business owners across the country should know what to expect if their marriage comes to an end. It’s not uncommon
Why is your support system important during divorce?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, June 5, 2020. Divorce is hard on everyone. While some people may be happy to break free of a bad relationship, the process of doing so can still be wearing. Change can be hard even when you’re living with conflict every day. As someone who has just started to go through a divorce, it’s important to remember that you need a strong support system. This support system may include: Family members Good friends Your attorney Colleagues or teachers Arbitrators Mediators Property assessors It’s a good idea to build a team of professionals who
Missouri spouses can expect a fast and easy divorce in many cases
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in High Net Worth Divorce on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. There is little more important in life than love, and people will do a lot to protect their relationships and the other people in them. But we don’t live in fairytales. Real life sometimes requires people to put themselves and their own well-being first. This is certainly true if a marriage or other complicated relationship is coming to an end. Missouri can rule on a divorce if at least one party in the marriage has been a resident of the state for 90 days. This is a
Avoid tricky business debts that could affect you after divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, May 21, 2020. When you plan for divorce, something that you may need to consider is how your business’ debt could affect you and your ex-spouse in the future. Take, for example, a situation in which you borrowed $25,000 in loans to support your business. If you and your spouse both take part in the business, then you both could be on the hook for paying back that debt after divorce. Similarly, if you run a business and have borrowed against it to support your family, that money
