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The Termination of Parental Rights in Missouri
In Missouri, termination of parental rights is a legal proceeding which aims to sever the legal relationship between a parent and a child.
Rob Davis
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Managing Divorce with a Special Needs Child
A child with special needs is typically gravely influenced by their parent’s words and actions which occur during the dissolution process.
Rob Davis
Oct 22, 20243 min read


What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a lawyer appointed by a court in Missouri in any family law matter, whose role is to investigate the family sit
Rob Davis
Oct 14, 20244 min read


What is the cost of divorce?
The cost of divorce in Missouri depends on factors such as asset value, the involvement of children, and the particular attorneys involved.
Rob Davis
Oct 8, 20245 min read


A grandparent's rights case review
In the following case, a Missouri appeals court overruled a trial court judge’s decision to deny the right of a grandparent to intervene...
Rob Davis
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Prenuptial agreement requirements in Missouri
To be valid and enforceable a prenuptial agreement must be entered into freely, fairly, knowingly, understandingly, and in good faith with f
Rob Davis
Sep 26, 20244 min read


How does cheating affect a divorce?
In Missouri, marital infidelity may occasionally impact property division, child custody, child support or alimony
Rob Davis
Sep 19, 20245 min read


How to file for divorce and what documents are needed...
One of the most frustrating parts of a divorce is filling out all of the necessary forms and digging up all of your required records.
Rob Davis
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Child Relocation in Missouri...
“relocation” means a change in the principal residence of a child for a period of ninety days or more
Rob Davis
Sep 8, 20245 min read


Why did she leave?
Women usually plan well in advance of leaving a marriage and filing for divorce.
Rob Davis
Sep 5, 20245 min read


Do courts in Missouri favor custody for mothers?
judges are required to give both mothers and fathers the equal chance to have legal and physical custody of their children
Rob Davis
Sep 3, 20246 min read


Missouri Military Divorces...
Military divorces in Cass County, Missouri are distinguished from civilian divorces in a handful of different ways
Rob Davis
Sep 3, 20245 min read


The possible tax implications of a divorce
In a Missouri divorce where significant assets are involved, it is important to have an understanding of the tax implications of a divorce.
Rob Davis
Sep 2, 20245 min read


Parental alienation is child abuse...
Parental alienation is the phenomenon by which a child is manipulated with false information by a parent to the detriment of the other.
Rob Davis
Sep 1, 20245 min read


Family Law Mediation
a process in which a neutral third party facilitates communications between the parties to promote settlement
Rob Davis
Aug 31, 20245 min read


Women Initiate Most Missouri Divorces
Women initiate the majority of divorces in the U. S. because they are more self sufficient and less likely to stay in unfulfilling marriages
Rob Davis
Aug 28, 20245 min read


Missouri Governor Mike Parson signs new 50/50 custody law
On July 6th, 2023 Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law senate bill 129 making 50/50 child custody the standard custody arrangement.
Rob Davis
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Disputes after a divorce or child custody judgment
The most common post divorce issues almost always relate to children. This can include visitation with the child and decision making.
Rob Davis
Aug 26, 20246 min read


The positives of divorce..
As hard as divorces are, there are worse things in life. Most people who go through a voice will eventually admit it was the right thing to
Rob Davis
Aug 24, 20245 min read


When child discipline becomes child abuse in the Cass County area.....divorce, child custody
The right to physically discipline your own child as you choose has changed considerably over the past few decades, especially in the U.S.
Rob Davis
Aug 24, 20244 min read
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