Kansas City Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. In our last post we talked about some divorce trends that many Illinois residents can relate to. These trends include the fact that the overall divorce rate is actually declining, that many older Americans are the ones filing for divorce, and that there are factors — many times outside of one’s control — that lead to divorce.  In speaking of trends though, according to an eLocal.com chart published as part of a Forbes article, it may come as a surprise to some that women

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, June 6, 2013. When one parent wants to move out of the state with the children, the parent in Illinois cannot just pack up and move. Rather, the other parent needs to approve of this move. If the other parent does not approve, both will most likely find themselves in court trying to convince a judge why this move should or should not happen. One news station recently reported on a case involving a father and mother who are in the midst of a child custody battle

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Infidelity, while more common than one might think, is frequently looked down upon as a society. Some have been in the situation where they were the ones to cheat on a husband or wife, while others have been the ones that were cheated on. In many cases, infidelity leads to divorce. A recent Gallup poll released the findings from the annual Values and Beliefs survey. The survey found that an overwhelming majority of respondents found cheating to be morally unacceptable. In fact, 91 percent

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 24, 2013. Here’s to a happy and meaningful Memorial Day for all parents and kids. With the unofficial beginning of summer at hand, however, many unmarried and divorced parents are about to begin what can be one of the most challenging times of year for positive co-parenting: summer vacation. Most child custody orders include a plan for the allocation of parenting time, although the specificity of the plan varies widely. Even when a parenting plan is well thought-out, though, life can be unpredictable. Parents have many