FAQs

What is the Difference Between Maintenance and Alimony and Spousal Support? Nothing. These are all different words for the exact same thing, payments made to a former spouse for either a predetermined or undetermined amount of time to be used to financially support the former spouse. Regarding the three different words, it just depends what…

What is the Difference Between a Municipal Court and a Circuit Court? A circuit court is the main state court that sits in each county of Missouri. For example, the main court in St. Louis County, Missouri is the St. Louis County Circuit Court. All cases that fall under state law are filed in the…

Will My Relationship With My Children Change During Divorce? Yes and no.  While all families go through an adjustment period during and after a divorce, the two parents have a substantial amount of control over the damage that is done to the children during a divorce. Some key things to remember are to avoid discussing…

How Will I Support Myself After My Divorce? This is a question many potential divorcees do not want to confront, but secretly worry about. It is a particularly pressing question for a spouse who has spent a number of years as a homemaker or taking care of the children during their younger years.  The good…

Where Will My Kids Live After a Divorce? This depends entirely on the custody order and parenting plan put in place by the court.  There are a variety of different custody scenarios, but to some degree in most situations the kids will be living in both parents’ new homes.  This can range from spending just…

How Should We Divide Marital Property? Missouri is an equitable division of property state. This means that the court does not necessarily have to split property equally, just equitably.  That being said, the majority of judges still tend to stick close to a 50/50 division in divorce cases unless there are special circumstances, such as…