Social media is pretty ubiquitous these days. It sometimes seems as though most of our friends, relatives, or acquaintances are engaged in online sharing.While social media is a great tool for networking with new friends and staying in contact with old ones, it can...
Year: 2019
Mistakes You Should Avoid During Divorce
Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences a person can go through, no matter which spouse initiated it or if it was mutually agreed upon. Given the intense feelings people tend to have at this time, it is easy to make a mistake during this complex legal...
What is Cyberbullying & How Can It Be Stopped?
In today’s digital age, children and teenagers are highly likely to interact with each other more online than they do in person. While this social shift is not of immediate concern, one consequence of it certainly is: cyberbullying. If you are a parent who has a child...
Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Family Law Attorney
A family law dispute will feel close-to-the-heart by its nature. However,it important to remember that they are legal processes at their core. Approaching a legal dispute without the help of an experienced attorney can cause the situation can cause you to make...
Why Should Adults and Children Legally Change Their Names?
Legally changing your name, or the name of your child, can provide many practical benefits, and people seek to change their names for several reasons. The state of Missouri allows adults and minors to change their names by filing a joint petition with the proper...
What Should I Do When Filing a Paternity Action?
Paternity actions establish custody rights and financial obligations in cases where the parents were not married at the time of a child’s birth. The actions can only be brought by those with standing, and proper jurisdiction. Oftentimes, this includes mothers seeking...
What Is the Role of a Guardian ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a lawyer chosen by a court in a paternity, divorce, custody modification, or child protective case. Missouri requires GALs to be appointed in cases where abuse or neglect is being alleged, but can appoint GAL in any custody case where they...
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Applications for Custody?
Domestic violence is a growing concern in the United States. In fact, studies show that more than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year nationwide. Courts are required to consider whether there is a pattern of domestic violence and make specific...