An equal parenting bill is moving forward in the Missouri Senate.  It is known as SB14.  A previous version of this bill passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a vote of 137-7.  It was known as HB1667 at that time. Nobody knows for sure whether this bill will become law.  But it seems to stand a good chance given how it passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a sweeing margin and now is being perfected for a vote in the Missouri Senate.  It would also mark a big change in Missouri custody litigation because it would create a rebuttable presumption that fifty-fifty custody should be entered in every case in Missouri.  To find out more, you can call us at 855-805-0595 or by reading about our custody lawyers online.  This podcast is based on an article titled: Missouri Equal Parenting Bill (HB1667) on the Doorsteps.  

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The idea of a collaborative divorce sounds appealing to many when they consider the alternative of a custody divorce matter. Many wonder whether they can just hire any attorney for a collaborative divorce. They seem the term "collaborative" or other terms like "uncontested" or "noncontested" on lots of lawyers webpages and do not understand the difference. This article talks about this concept and is based on an article on Collaborative Divorce Representation titled: Can I Hire Any Attorney for a Collaborative Divorce?  Several attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC have also helped form the Missouri Collaborative Institute. You can also find out more information on collaborative divorce and family law by calling 855-805-0595.  You can find more related topics on the Collaborative Divorce Representation Blog. 

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When individuals are going through a divorce or family law matter and are looking for an attorney, many want to bring friends or family members into the initial consultation. The reasoning can make sense on a surface level in that they are looking for moral support and a second option. However, there are risks with bringing others into an initial consultation relating to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. This article talks about those risks and is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: The risks of bringing friends or family into an initial consultation. You can find our more about our St. Louis Divorce Lawyers by calling 855-805-0595.

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When individuals who are engaged decide to enter into a prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement), it is critical that both parties have independent counsel to represent them in the process.  This would also be true if parties were entering into a post-nuptial agreement after the marriage.  This epside discusses this topic and is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Prenuptial agreements require both parties to have separate counsel.  You can also find out more about our prenuptial agreement lawyers by calling 855-805-0595.

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State administrative agencies will often help establish paternity and set child support obligations. However, many do not understand that these same administrative agencies will not enter child custody or visitation awards. When many realize this, they are miffed and cannot understand why. Find out more in this episode. You can also read an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Paternity cases: Why The State Will Not Establish Custody. You can also call us at 855-805-0595 or call our Missouri, Illinois and Kansas Paternity Lawyers. 

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When many are anticipating a divorce, they wonder about the average cost. Obviously, the cost of any divorce can vary depending on whether it is simple or complex, contested or uncontested and based on various other factors.  However, many do not think about how much they spent on their wedding.  This article discusses the average cost of divorce nationwide versus the average cost of a wedding.  The reality is the cost closely mirrors each other when looking at national data.  You can find out more on this topic in an article titled: Average cost cost of divorce roughly equals the average cost of a wedding.  You can also find out more about our Wichita, Kansas Divorce Lawyers in Sedgwick County by calling 855-805-0595.   You can find more related content on the Wichita Divorce Blog. 

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When going through a divorce or family law matter of any kind, legal research is often very important in terms of helping analyze a case and develop the best possible strategy for a positive result.  However, many clients do not understand the need or the reasons for legal research.  Many think that lawyers should be walking and talking encyclopedias of law.  They also might wrongly believe that case outcomes are easy to predict.  This episode explores this topic.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled Legal research an important part of family law.  You can also find out about our Springfield, Missouri Divorce Attorneys in Greene County online or by calling 855-805-0595.  

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Divorce and family law cases can bring out a lot of emotions. Many individuals, however, over-react when they read legal pleadings, motions and other documents in their divorce or family law matter. This is particularly true for those who have not been through a case like this before and/or for those who have no legal training. This episode explains why it is important to remain cool and level-headed vesus over-reacting. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Not overreacting when reading pleadings. You can also call our Springfield, Missouri Family Lawyers at 855-805-0595. 

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When a divorce or family law case begins, one party is sometimes moving quicker than the other.  One party may have an attorney while the other does not have an attorney.  In some cases, the party who does not have an attorney is presented proposed settlement or other legal documents and asked to sign them.  This episode talks about the dangers of signing any proposed settlement and/or other legal documents without having an attorney review the documents first and then provide appropriate legal advice.  To find out more on this topic, you can read an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Get an attorney before signing anything.  You can also call our Springfield, Missouri Divorce Lawyers at 1-855-805-0595.

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When going through a divorce or family law matter, the seemingly little things can cause lots of parties dress.  From where to park, or what time to show up to what should I wear in court? What a party wears in court can make a difference in terms of how a judge views a party.  This episode talks generally about what a party should consider when determining what to wear to court.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How should I dress in court?  You can also find out more about our Kansas City, Kansas Divorce Lawyers in Overland Park by calling 855-805-0595. 

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