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On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 9, 2015. It often takes a long time for unhappy couples to decide that divorce is both necessary and mutually desired. Long before filing for divorce, a couple may go through various stages of separation – most of them emotional in nature. During these “cooling off” periods, some couples decide that they want to try reconciliation while others confirm that divorce is right move. Like nearly all other states, Missouri has laws allowing for legal separation. In this week’s posts, we’ll discuss why separation can be useful as an alternative to divorce,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Saturday, April 4, 2015. The words “prenuptial agreement” have countless connotations — and not all of them good. Some people think that creating a prenup means your marriage won’t last. Others think they are reserved for the wealthiest people. Others say it turns your marriage into a business contract. Despite what people may think about prenuptial agreements, the reality is that they can be beneficial for numerous couples in Missouri. A prenup can protect assets that you bring into your marriage, it can help you determine property division should divorce ever become necessary,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Saturday, April 4, 2015. In a recent post, we discussed how divorce affects children differently depending on their ages. Today, we’ll examine one specific age group – school-aged children between 6 and 12 years old. Major life transitions such as divorce can be difficult for children at this age. For that reason, it’s important to take proactive measures to reduce the stress on your children and provide a loving, supportive environment where they can feel safe and secure. According to Dr. Gail Gross, parents can take several concrete steps to protect their children from the

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, April 3, 2015. Many couples get divorced every year in Missouri. Does your profession play a role in your risk for divorce? Some researchers believe it may, at least if you work in the medical field. Despite previous beliefs that doctors had a higher risk for divorce, a new study is proving that theory wrong. The study found that in the medical community, doctors are less likely to get divorced compared to other health care workers. Researchers said that doctors have a lower divorce rate than other health care professionals after reviewing surveys of

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Many Americans who start their own business are intensely focused on making it a success. There is so much work and sacrifice in those first shaky years that the business owner may need to depend on the physical and financial help of his or her spouse. And, of course, some couples choose to start a business together from the very beginning. When business is good and the marriage is healthy, owning a business with your spouse (or with an investment from your spouse) can be a dream. If the

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. For many Americans, marriage and home ownership go hand in hand. You meet the person you want to spend your life with, you buy a home together and you start a family. Unfortunately, we all know that this isn’t always how things turn out. If you are in the midst of divorce or are preparing for one, what to do with the marital residence is likely one of your biggest concerns. Should you fight to keep it? Turn it over to your spouse? Sell it and split the assets? This is