by paullawblog | Jul 5, 2015 | Family Law
Adoption is a bright area of the law because it is normally a positive experience for everyone involved in the process. Often, the family has been together as a unit and treated the adoptive child as a natural child in everything but name. In other words, the family...
by paullawblog | Jun 28, 2015 | Family Law
Clients frequently ask whether Missouri recognizes common law marriage. The answer is, “it depends.” What is common law marriage? In certain circumstances, in specific states, it may be possible for a couple to enter into a marriage without a formal...
by paullawblog | Jun 21, 2015 | Family Law
Marriage has important legal ramifications, and it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of how legal rights change with the creation of a marriage. The Missouri Bar has put together a fantastic introductory publication titled “Family Law Resource...