Your children will feel the effects of your divorce, even if you and the other parent agree to be amicable and work together. One of your main goals is to ensure they do not experience any undue effects, such as mental or emotional trauma, that could arise during this...

Ending a marriage is stressful, especially if one is close to retirement and worried about money. Some people may not even be sure whether they will still qualify for Social Security benefits after divorce. The good news is that many people can still count on these...

Divorce is difficult for every member of a Missouri family, but it can be especially challenging if you and the other parent are at odds over child custody. As a father, you may already know you will have to fight for equal custody of your children, even if your...

When you go through a divorce, you may be most concerned with making sure your children do not suffer any unnecessary adverse effects during and after this process. One way you can do this is by seeking a fair and reasonable custody order that allows your kids to...

When two parents share children but aren’t in a relationship with one another, they may struggle to navigate through choices about their children's care. Even when two parents get along, they may not know the best way to deal with shared custody or visitation. This...

Just as a divorce can leave you with questions about your future, it can leave you with many questions about your retirement savings. What happens to your retirement savings in divorce? Will your spouse be able to take some of the money you set aside for your later...

When you create a parenting plan with your child’s other parent or when you go to court over a custody dispute, the court must do what is best for your child. The following explains what determines the best interest of the child and how a court comes to a decision....

There seems to be a gender bias in the way that people think about parents. When people talk about custodial parents, it is common for them to immediately refer to the mother, rather than the father of the children. This kind of assumption may stem from the fact that...

A Missouri divorce may leave you wondering whether your children will live with you or your spouse. In the past, people often assumed mothers should automatically retain custody of children, but that is not the case anymore. The state wants the child's best interests...

As you’re preparing for and moving through the divorce process, it’s never easy to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, it’s important to always remember that your divorce will one day be in the past. And when that day comes, it’s critical that you’re in...