Divorce

The U.S. Supreme Court declared that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states in 2015. Family law judges from across the country have increasingly been put in situations needing to adapt their decision-making to the nuances that same-sex divorce and child custody...

Some couples have an easy time with divorce. They may have signed prenuptial agreements and know exactly how they have to split their property as a result. They could simply have very little property or chose to work with one another in mediation or collaborative...

Living between two states can make custody much more complicated, but moving might be the best option for parents who find new jobs or better opportunities. If you will be moving and have a child, you will need to determine what kind of custody plan will work best and...

Most parents with minor children who divorce will share custody afterward. Shared parental responsibilities and divided parenting time not only alleviate the pressure of parenting for each parent but can also help protect the relationship between parents and children....

Trying to put together all the pieces of your parenting plan prior to your divorce or separation can be stressful. This is because as much as you want to create a detailed plan, there are many components to think about all at once. To provide a little relief, it’s...

When couples get engaged, the potential for divorce is often far out of mind. Yet, as you and your partner prepare for marriage, you may want to take precautions. One or both of you may own assets that you would dread giving up if you parted down the road. Or, you...

Perhaps you and your spouse have decided that divorce is inevitable, but you dread the possibility of a contentious courtroom battle.  Have you considered collaborative divorce? This option has advantages that can make the business of ending your marriage less...

As you recite your wedding vows, you most likely feel as though your marriage will stand the test of time. No one gets married with the intention of divorcing later on down the road. However, at least half of all marriages end in divorce, according to the Centers for...

When life circumstances change and your children grow older, your parenting plan may no longer fit the needs of your family. In Kansas, either parent can file a Motion to Modify Parenting Time.  Read on to learn more about how the court decides whether to modify...

When a marriage or relationship ends and the individuals involved have a child together, establishing a legal parenting plan helps ensure that he or she maintains a healthy relationship with both parents. In Missouri, state law encourages judges to award 50/50 custody...