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Holiday 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...

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When 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...

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How 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...

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First 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...

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Does 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....

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College 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, …...

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Are 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...

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Changing 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...

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Online 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...

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Preserving 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...

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Prenuptial 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...

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Divorce 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,...

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Life 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...

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Retirement 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...

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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...

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