Different Modifications Standard for “Off Chart” Child Support
When parents go to court to establish a child support order, the parents generally have two ways to proceed in determining the support amount. First,
October 16, 2014
Preparing for Divorce
While some spouses may find service of divorce papers a complete shock, most spouses see the writing on the wall before one – or both
October 14, 2014
Shared Parenting Movement Gathering Steam?
In an interesting article, USA Today details the progress of the shared parenting movement and how it may revolutionize family law. Currently, most states give
October 9, 2014
Same Sex Marriage Update
Last week we discussed in this post the existing roadblocks that many same-sex couples face in seeking a divorce when the state in which they
October 7, 2014
The Perils of Same Sex Divorce Lagging Behind Same Sex Marriage
Currently, same sex marriage is now legal in 19 states and the District of Columbia, and lawsuits are pending in every state that has not
October 2, 2014
Child Support
Child Support and Incapacity
This week, the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals addressed one of the most difficult aspects of child support law – supporting an
September 30, 2014
In The News
Jonathan Marks, STL Moms: Attorney discusses Cohabitation Law
Video no longer available Please see transcription below ——————————————————————– Transcription: Margie Ellisor: Well, more and more couples are choosing to live together instead of getting
September 30, 2014
Kery Washington Sheds Light on Financial Abuse
The Ray Rice incident has shed new light on domestic violence, and the Adrian Peterson incident has spurred a conversation on when punishing a child
September 29, 2014
Railroad Pensions and Divorce
Recently, the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals had an opportunity to clarify to what extent a family court may consider the railroad
September 23, 2014
Can a Court Issue a QRDO After the Pensioner Dies?
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) assist courts in distributing marital portions of pension and retirement benefits between spouses. Essentially, they direct a Plan Administrator of
September 18, 2014
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