Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
The Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog says it offers "information, help and support for Missourians struggling with divorce and family law matters."
Author: Author Mark A. Wortman is a Missouri family law attorney practicing in Kansas City.
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Recent Posts from Missouri Divorce & Family Law Blog
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Missouri Legislature passes Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and eliminates requirement that social security numbers be included in family law pleadings and judgments
Newly passed legislation will finally enact the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act as of August 28, 2009. Missouri was one of only three states that had not yet enacted the UCCJEA. This act will…
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Be Careful When Incorporating Maintenance Into Marital Settlement Agreement
An issue that I have seen a few times, and that was recently before the Court of Appeals for the Southern District, involves the incorporation of maintenance (alimony) provisions into a Marital Settlement Agreement, where…
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Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) wins approval in Missouri House
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement act (UCCJEA) may finally win approval in this year’s legislative session. The measure is part of the Omnibus Judicial Bill (HB 187) that was perfected by a voice…
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Division of Personal Injury Settlements in Missouri Divorce
In a divorce proceeding, a personal injury settlement can be a major asset that will have to be divided between the parties. Missouri uses the "analytical" approach to determine whether the settlement proceeds are marital,…
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Tenancy by the Entireties exemption for Married Couples Holds - Case Law Update
The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Southern District of Missouri has just recently upheld the Missouri exemption (protection from creditors) for Tenancy by the Entirety for jointly owned property by married couples. Tenancy by…
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New 2009 Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Basic Support Schedule Now In Effect
Missouri's new 2009 child support guidelines and basic support schedule are now in effect, as of the beginning of the year. The changes and updates are summarized as follows Credit to paying parent for "other…
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Separation Anxiety: 5 Ways to Help Your Children Cope With Divorce
The following post appeared earlier this month on the South Carolina Family Law Blog. I thought these were some great thoughts for divorcing parents to keep in mind: While divorce proceedings may pose a great burden upon…
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Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Case Law - Part 2 - Imputed Income
What happens when a parent tries to avoid a child support obligation because they are not working or only have a small amount of income? Well, in the eyes of the Court, that parent will…
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Domestic Support Obligations and Bankruptcy
With so many people facing bankruptcy in the current climate, it may be good news to know (depending on which side you are on, of course) that the bankruptcy does not allow a person owing…
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Missouri Child Support Guidelines and Case Law: Part 1 - Gross Income, Overtime, and Bonuses
For the purposes of calculating child support in Missouri, the Form 14 calculation is used. The starting point is the Gross Income of the parties. So, what does that include and what exactly does it mean? …