Monthly Archives: August 2023
Is a Home Purchased By One Person Before Marriage Considered Marital Property?
You’re headed for divorce and have real concerns about property division. You’re not sure what constitutes marital property—that which is to be equitably divided—and personal property—that which belongs solely to one individual. In particular, you’re concerned about the house, which was purchased prior to the marriage, has only one person’s name on the deed,… Read More »
Not Sure About Divorce?
Many people have contemplated divorce, unable to decide with certainty whether it’s the right path or not. That’s because divorce is a whopping, usually final, rung on the ladder in one’s marriage. Sometimes it’s difficult to know if and when it’s the right time to move forward with it. If you find yourself wondering… Read More »
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Custody in Divorce
When couples with children divorce in Missouri, the courts generally prefer shared physical and legal custody so that each parent can share equally in decision-making and in the raising of the kids to the largest extent possible. But when there is a history of domestic violence (DV) in families, shared living arrangements and decision-making… Read More »