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Child Custody Exchange at a Neutral Location
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 law states that "[t]o ensure compliance with the parenting plans or court...
What are a non-custodial parent’s rights to a child’s school records?
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. Missouri law states that "[u]nless a noncustodial parent has been denied...
Can a spouse cancel insurance during a divorce?
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 law states that "[f]rom the date of filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage...
Maintenance in 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 order to award maintenance, a court must find that the...
How does remarriage affect maintenance and child support?
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 divorce has been granted, and the court has made an order or...
Adverse Possession in Missouri
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. At its core, adverse possession amounts...
Long-Term Care Insurance
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 is to purchase long-term care insurance. The Missouri Long-Term Care...
Modification in Missouri
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, which may present changes to both income and residence, as well as events...
Missouri Child Custody
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 legal custody, joint physical custody, or sole physical custody, or any...
Missouri Child Support
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 order either or both parents owing a duty of support to a child of the...