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Missouri Spousal Support: A Guide to Alimony Laws

  • September 21, 2024
  • Kelvin Birk
  • Divorce

Divorce brings a change in the financial circumstances and needs of both spouses, and in many situations, one spouse is not able to make it on their own.  If this is the case, that spouse may be eligible for spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance or alimony, from their ex. Spousal su [...]

Facing Foreclosure? How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help.

When times are tough and you are overwhelmed with debts you cannot pay, one of the most frightening thoughts is the possibility of losing your home through foreclosure. Fortunately, there is a way out. While no one wants to have to file for bankruptcy, doing so can provide the opportunity to not onl [...]

Parenting Plans in Missouri Divorces: Creating a Custody Agreement That Works

  • September 20, 2024
  • Kelvin Birk
  • Divorce

For divorcing parents, creating an effective parenting plan that works is a major concern, as the children’s lives are at stake. Parenting plans cover important decisions including how legal and physical custody will be arranged, a schedule of how parenting time will be set up, and how major decis [...]

Can Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Help Save My Missouri Farm from Foreclosure?

Your home and farm mean a lot to you, so if you have gotten into a financial hole and are facing foreclosure, you want to take action to stop it. Foreclosure in Missouri means the lender can take legal action to seize and sell your property if you fail to make mortgage payments or pay property taxes [...]