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Court rules that children of divorce need both parents

June 15, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 15, 2018. Missouri couples who are going through divorce proceedings may have special concerns if children are involved. A recent court ruling in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s marital split has brought to light how courts often look at child custody and visitation. The couple separated and eventually divorced due to allegations of child abuse raised by Jolie against Pitt in 2016. Pitt was later cleared of the accusations. As far as the couple’s children, however, the court has ruled that Pitt is to be allowed

The number of women paying alimony is rising

May 29, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Historically, upon dissolution of a marriage, the husband was far more likely to be required to pay child support or alimony. However, times are changing across Missouri and the rest of the United States. Due to shifting roles within a family, courts are beginning to order support paid by the wife to the husband. According to a recent study, 45 percent of all family law attorneys noticed an increase in women being ordered to pay alimony over the past three years. The study, authored

Income and the chances of divorce

May 18, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, May 18, 2018. There are certain factors that may make Missouri residents more likely to get a divorce. One of these factors includes situations in which women begin earning more than their husbands after having entered the marriage earning less or not working. According to a study conducted by Swedish researchers, couples in this situation have a higher chance of getting divorced. One of the reasons for the higher likelihood of a divorce when women begin earning more than their husbands is that it can be difficult for

Business valuation key in divorce property division

May 2, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. When Missouri business owners consider divorce, they may be concerned about the effect of the split on their family business. In many cases, the most significant asset that a couple has is the business, and it can add complex concerns to the property division process. In order to deal with the business accurately and fairly in the divorce, it is important to establish a proper valuation for the enterprise and look closely at how business income affects the marriage. During a high-asset divorce, detailed financial

The pros and cons of bird nesting

April 17, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Missouri residents may have heard of a new trend in parenting after divorce called “bird nesting.” The arrangement allows the children to remain in the family home while the parents take turns living there with them. This type of child custody solution has gotten mainstream attention as the premise of the show “Splitting Up Together.” It features divorced parents who have chosen to live together with their children. One of the benefits to such an arrangement is that it doesn’t involve a lot of

Tips for handling divorces with children

April 6, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, April 6, 2018. Getting divorced is difficult for most Missouri couples as it is. When parents of young children decide to end their marriage, there are a number of additional issues that might arise. They should be careful with how they handle their divorces and their children so that their kids are more likely to emerge relatively unscathed from the process. In order to help their children, parents should ask them if they feel like they are to blame for the divorce. Unfortunately, many children tend to

Federline wants more money from Britney

March 23, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, March 23, 2018. Missouri residents with an eye for celebrity gossip may be interested to know Kevin Federline is seeking a bump in child support payments from pop singer Britney Spears. Federline and Spears have two children together, and he currently receives $20,000 a month from the superstar. Sources indicate his legal team put Spears on notice of his request last month in a letter sent to her father, Jamie Spears. At the time of their divorce, Spears was at a low point in her career and

Why a child’s relationship with both parents is important

March 8, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, March 8, 2018. When Missouri parents get a divorce, they might wonder how they can address the best interests of their children. Some parents might feel it is best if the child lives with them, but in most cases, it is helpful if each parent tries to facilitate the child’s relationship with the other parent. In some cases, this could mean taking extra steps to maintain a relationship when the other parent has done something to make that relationship more difficult. For example, one custodial parent moved

How couples communicate could be a predictor for divorce

January 24, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Many Missouri married couples may be interested to learn that the way that couples communicate could be a major predictor for divorce. One expert, for example, was able to identify four negative communication patterns that indicated that couples could soon be headed for divorce. They included contempt, criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling. Of those, contempt appeared to be the most destructive due to the fact that it indicates that one or both spouses do not respect each other. Treating each other with contempt often includes

Good reasons to sell the marital home

January 18, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Property Division on Thursday, January 18, 2018. One of the most important decisions an Illinois couple that is going through a divorce is whether or not to keep the marital home. While it may be tempting for them to keep it, there may be many reasons not to. In many cases, this asset is tied to guilt, disappointment and anxiety. People may feel guilty about selling the home a child grew up in or upset about having to move regardless of the reason why. In some cases, keeping the home may

Some first responders blame victims of domestic violence

January 16, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Many victims of domestic violence in Illinois may not know what to do when physical abuse becomes an emergency except to dial 911 and hope that first responders will be able to help keep them safe. Family law can provide a temporary restraining order or permanent protective order, but not everyone in a dispute over legal issues will abide by them, meaning that police and paramedics may be needed. The attitudes of first responders may disappoint or even horrify those making emergency calls after

Men are victims of domestic abuse too

January 12, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, January 12, 2018. Illinois men and women can be victims of domestic violence, which is a form of abuse that occurs between spouses or others who are related to each other. Men have the same rights under the law as women do if they are victims of such actions. In addition to hitting or other acts of physical violence, domestic abuse can be inflicted verbally, sexually or psychologically. While extreme events such as violence with foreign objects or murder may get attention from the media, any abuse

New laws are changing child custody determinations

January 11, 2018

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Child custody laws have changed in Illinois and many other states in recent years. It was once common for one parent, often the mother, to be awarded primary custody and for the other parent to be awarded visitation on alternating weekends and holidays. Many states have enacted new laws that favor joint custody. The sweeping changes have been enacted in response to lobbying by father’s rights organizations that promote gender equality and equal parenting time. Courts have previously recognized the “tender years doctrine” that

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