Maintenance

Maintenance (also or formally known as Alimony in some jurisdictions) is intended to provide support for a spouse after a divorce from the other spouse.  Maintenance is now gender neutral and either spouse may make a claim for maintenance, however,  for this article I will assume that the former husband

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Will I have to Pay Maintenance?

One of the first questions I am asked by prospective clients is “Will I have to pay maintenance?” And my response is “It depends.” I then proceed to explain to prospective clients how Courts in Missouri are required to make certain findings and consider certain factors before they may order

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Divorce: Financial 411 for your Attorney

In your initial consult with your divorce attorney, he or she will likely spend most of the initial meeting getting an idea of the broad generalities of your case. Your attorney, during that first consult, will be able to tell you what to commonly expect regarding child custody and child

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Financial 101 For Your Attorney

In your initial consult with your divorce attorney, he or she will likely spend most of the initial meeting getting an idea of the broad generalities of your case. Your attorney, during that first consult, will be able to tell you what to commonly expect regarding child custody and child

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