A common question is whether child custody exchanges can be arranged at a neutral location. Pursuant to RSMo. 452.404, child custody exchanges can be arranged at a neutral location. Missouri…
A common question is "what are a non-custodial parent's rights to a child's school records?" Pursuant to RSMo. 452.376, a non-custodial parent is normally entitled to a child's school records.…
A common question is whether a spouse can cancel insurance during a divorce. The answer is no. Pursuant to RSMo. 452.317, a spouse cannot cancel insurance during a divorce. Missouri…
Maintenance, sometimes called alimony or spousal support, is financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other ex-spouse. In Missouri, RSMo. 452.335 establishes the requirements for a maintenance order. In…
A common question is "how does remarriage affects maintenance and child support?" Pursuant to RSMo. 452.075, remarriage typically ends maintenance, but not child support. Missouri law states that "[w]hen a…
Adverse possession, sometimes called "squatter's rights," is a surprisingly common phenomenon, especially in rural areas. Many people struggle with the concept of adverse possession because it is counter-intuitive and illogical.…
A common estate planning goal for many people is to avoid Medicaid estate recovery. One way of planning for an individual's long-term care costs and potentially reducing Medicaid estate recovery…
Life changes. There are many reasons why an individual might want to modify an existing order of child custody or child support. Common reasons for modification include changes in employment,…
In a contested divorce or paternity proceeding, child custody and support are often focal issues. What does "custody" mean? As used in Missouri law, custody means joint legal custody, sole…
In a contested divorce or paternity proceeding, child custody and support are often focal issues. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or child support, the court may…
