Social media platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram can be a great way to keep tabs on friends and share what's going on in your life. Examples include the kids' milestone events, job changes, celebrations, funny pictures of the cat, and comments on...
In a divorce, child custody and parenting plans can especially pose emotional and complex challenges for soon-to-be-separated parents. Parents must put their feelings aside and focus on what is best for their children. Incorporating the following tips can help...
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Married couples typically want to have a loving, trusting and strong relationship. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many people around Missouri and across the country. Some marital relationships can face significant issues that can lead to breakdowns in...
Missouri parents and those around the country have obligations that nonparents do not. Aside from having to take their kids to soccer practice and making sure they do their homework, parents also have to take their children into consideration when getting divorced. In...
It may be difficult for many Missouri residents to consider the idea of ending their marriages. They may have heard that divorce is an embarrassing event that can often feel like a failure, though the public perception of divorce has changed over the years. It is...
To many Missouri residents, divorce may seem inevitable. While that certainly is not the case for everyone, numerous couples do choose to end their relationships. As a result, they must separate the lives that they began to build together, and if they have children,...
It is common for Missouri residents and those elsewhere to consider ending their marriages an adversarial event. After all, much of the language associated with divorce proceedings can seem harsh and adversarial in itself. Some people may want to consider changing the...
Certain times of Missouri residents' lives can trigger a need for change. Some people may find that the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to make changes in life, and it is not unusual for a considerable number of individuals to feel that those changes...
Pets are an important part of a family unit. Many families and couples view their pets as another member of their family. When a couple decides to divorce, custody and the care of a pet may be a contentious argument. In Missouri, a pet is viewed as the...
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