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What is Joint Legal Custody?
Joint legal custody in Missouri means both parents share the right and responsibility to make the...
Legal Custody vs Physical Custody in Missouri: What Is the Difference?
In Missouri, when considering legal custody vs. physical custody, the terms mean different things....
Bentley and Mason’s Law: Missouri Now Requires Drunk Drivers to Pay Child Support
Starting August 28, 2026, Missouri law will require drunk drivers convicted of killing a parent or...
What Is a Guardian ad Litem? A Guide for Missouri Parents
A guardian ad litem (often called a GAL) is an attorney a court appoints to represent your child’s...
Should You Stay Together for the Kids?
A very common questions parents ask before considering divorce is “Should we stay together for the...
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance?
Spousal Maintenance, also known as alimony, is a payment made by a husband or wife to their...
Risk Factors That May Lead to Divorce
Statistically speaking, approximately 50% of marriages will end in divorce. However, recent...
Courtroom Etiquette: Some Helpful Tips for a Good Impression
For Judges, the court room is a second home. So, when visitors arrive in a court of law and don’t...
The Divorce Process in St. Louis, Missouri
If you are considering divorce, then the only knowledge you have is likely from reading...
Things You are Doing to Sabotage your Child Custody Battle
St. Louis custody lawyer, Stephen Bardol explains:Speaking Negatively about your Ex-SpouseDivorce...