Co-Parenting Doesn’t Always Work
I have given many clients helpful tips and methods to use while trying to co-parent. Unfortunately, for many reasons, sometimes co-parenting is impossible. I was emailed this wonderful article What To...
View ArticleRetirement Beneficiary Designations After Divorce: What You Need to Know
In my last blog, I wrote about life insurance beneficiary designations after a divorce. This blog will focus on retirement plan beneficiaries after a divorce. It is important to distinguish between a...
View ArticleLife Insurance Beneficiary Designations After Divorce: What You Should Know
One often overlooked task after a divorce is changing beneficiary designations on life insurance policies and retirement accounts. Forgetting to change a life insurance or retirement plan beneficiary...
View ArticleDivorce Clichés
Randall Kessler, a divorce attorney based out of Georgia, recently published an article entitled “Top 10 Divorce Clichés.” We often hear these kinds of concerns raised by clients. In particular,...
View ArticlePrenuptial Agreements: Protection for You Both Before Saying “I Do”
While it may not be the most romantic course of action, a prenuptial agreement is an important topic of discussion when planning your marriage. Despite belief to the contrary, entering into a...
View ArticlePreserving Text Messages for Use in Divorce Court
In family law, parties frequently have to prove what information has been exchanged between two spouses. When the parties communicate via letter or e-mail, it is easy to produce reliable evidence: just...
View ArticleOnline Co-Parenting Tools
Co-parenting children in two separate households can prove to be extremely difficult. Miscommunication and confusion over expenses, reimbursements, and scheduled events for the children can cause...
View ArticleChanging Your Name after Divorce
If you are a woman dealing with divorce, the decision to change back to your maiden name or keep your married name is not always easy. The good news is your decision made at the time of your divorce...
View ArticleAre You Entitled to Your Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefit?
Did you know you may be entitled to claim your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefit? As a divorced spouse, you may be entitled to a benefit equal to one-half of your ex-spouse’s full retirement amount...
View ArticleCollege Costs and Divorce
I was recently interviewed on the issue of college expenses for children in divorce cases for the “Legal Corner” of the Ladue News. In the article, I commented as follows: In the best of scenarios, …...
View ArticleDoes It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
A question I am often asked by divorce clients is “Should I be the one to file for divorce?” Generally speaking, it legally does not make a difference if you or your spouse is the first to file....
View ArticleFirst Same-Sex Divorce Granted in Missouri
A Boone County judge has granted the first divorce to a same-sex couple in the state of Missouri, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune. While another same-sex couple previously had their marriage...
View ArticleHow Do You Want to Get Divorced? An Overview of Your Process Options
When you have made the decision to divorce, it’s important to realize that you have several options in moving forward. Be wary of an attorney who has a “one size fits all” attitude – your case is...
View ArticleWhen You Cross a Line: Spying and Stalking
Recently I was interviewed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on the topic of stalking or tracking a spouse using technology. In the article “Stalkers find friend in GPS technology,” I share what I have...
View ArticleHoliday Tips for Divorced Parents
Unfortunately, for many divorced families, the holidays can be a stressful and emotional time. The joyfulness of the holidays can be replaced with feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness…not...
View ArticleThinking About Reading Your Spouse’s Emails? Think Again
I am often asked whether it is illegal in Missouri to access your spouse’s email account. I have previously written about the potential consequences of tracking your spouse’s actions via spy software....
View ArticleDivorcing with Children – How to Be “Loving Divorced Parents”
It is no secret that divorce is difficult for those going through it. Unfortunately, issues between the couple cause many parents to lose sight of what is best for their children during and after a...
View ArticleDivorcing Parents: How to Recognize When Your Child May Need Therapy
Parents involved in the divorce process or who have recently divorced often notice changes in their child’s behavior. This is natural, since divorce is inherently and uniquely difficult for children....
View ArticleIf My Ex-spouse is Not Paying Child Support, Can I Receive My Payments...
In most cases, the answer to this question is “Yes.” If your ex-spouse is more than 30 days late on a child support payment (this applies to maintenance payments as well), you can apply to the court...
View ArticleHow to File Your Taxes During or After a Divorce
It can be difficult to determine how to file your taxes during and after a divorce. Depending on your filing status, there are differences that can significantly impact the amount of tax you owe or...
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