What types of expenses are covered by child support?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, October 17, 2019. It is important to understand what child support payments are intended for because there are a number of expenses that child support is intended for. Knowing what is included in child support payments and what is not included is helpful for divorcing couples trying to work out child support concerns during their divorce or in circumstances of unmarried parents. Child support payments are intended for basic necessities including housing, food and clothing but they are also intended for a variety of other expenses as well.

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A look at property division complexities

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Property division may not always be as straightforward as divorcing couples would like which is why they should be familiar with how the property division process works and can help them address concerns including investments and retirement accounts and the division of a family home. Since the 1990s, divorce rates for those over 50 years old have over doubled which is why concerns like how a marital home will be divided during divorce are understandably important concerns. In general, equitable property division rules are

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What is considered marital property during divorce?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in property division on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Marital property and what it includes is important to be familiar with because it determines what property is divided during divorce. Marital property is subject to division during the divorce process, while separate property, which it differs from, is not subject to the property division process during divorce. Different states follow different property division rules during divorce. States are divided into either community property or equitable property division states depending on how property is divided when couples divorce. Kansas is an equitable property division

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What is the best interests of the child standard?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Divorcing parents may have heard of the best interests of the child standard and may wonder what it is and how it is used to determine child custody. The best interests of the child is a standard the family law court uses to determine child custody and visitation and help parents work out their child custody concerns. What is in the best interests of the child should always remain in focus when child custody determinations are being made. Whether the family law court is making

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How spousal support is determined during divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Spousal support is an important part of many divorces, making it valuable for divorcing couples in Saint Louis County to understand how spousal support is determined so they can know what to expect from the process. The family law court has significant discretion when awarding spousal support so it is beneficial to be aware of how a request for spousal support will be evaluated. A request for spousal support may be made in instances, for example, when one spouse has remained at home to care

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How child support is calculated in Missouri

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Child support are court-ordered payments one parent is required to pay to the child’s other parent, who the parent is no longer in a relationship with, for the financial support of their children. Child support can also be one of the primary concerns facing divorcing and unmarried parents that the family law court can help them resolve. Child support is determined in Missouri according to a formula that can be complex at times. There is a child support schedule that is used, however, each child

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