Few divorce topics create as much anxiety and misunderstanding as maintenance. For some people, the word alone evokes fear of being financially trapped or frustration
Divorce agreements are often described as the finish line of a grueling emotional and logistical marathon. When the judge signs the final judgment and the
Unique Challenges and Considerations The landmark Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) brought nationwide marriage equality—a monumental victory for the LGBTQ+ community. However,
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally taxing and financially complex processes a person can go through. For stay-at-home parents in Missouri, the situation
We receive a number of inquiries every month about the impact of cohabitation on a maintenance award, and we thought we would take a moment
PDL stands for “pendente lite,” a Latin phrase that essentially means “temporary.” After an individual files a petition for dissolution of marriage or a legal
Divorce can be trying enough emotionally, and it is not cost-free – but some costs incurred during divorce can be self-inflicted. First, every person going
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Congress made many changes to the tax code. In family law, perhaps the most significant change involved
As the pandemic rolls on into a third month, large companies like Enterprise as well as small businesses have begun furloughs, layoffs, and some firings.
Parties to divorce sometimes feel that determining whether and how much to award a spouse in maintenance seems completely discretionary, especially compared to the chart