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

While divorce is a common way to legally end a marriage, annulment legally voids a marriage and the couple continues on as if the marriage did not exist. Both an annulment and a divorce are ways that couples can end their marriage, but only some couples qualify for annulment in Missouri. An annulment and a divorce have different legal requirements and different implications for the separation of the two parties. Even if you qualify for an annulment, you may still want to proceed with a divorce, depending on your unique circumstances. What Is an Annulment? An annulment refers to a

A complex part of a divorce is the division of assets and property. This process includes financial statements and valuations of all marital and separate property. Because Missouri is an equitable distribution state, the value of separate assets is important when the court determines how to separate marital property. In most divorces, spouses are honest about these financial details, and the division of property goes smoothly. However, there are times when a spouse may decide to hide assets during a divorce. This is common if one or both spouses have a business or if one or both parties have a