Multi-State Fathers' Rights & Divorce Law Blog

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, May 21, 2015. In our last post, we began a discussion about states changing the laws that govern marriage, divorce and child custody. Divorce is an especially frequent topic of legislative debate, with some states working to make divorce more difficult and others working to make it easier. Missouri’s laws have not undergone significant changes recently, but the laws of other states are changing all the time. In today’s post, we’ll discuss new laws or proposals in some states that seek to make the divorce process faster and less contentious. Earlier this month, legislators

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. State laws can sometimes act as a barometer of a state’s social climate, and even America’s social climate. In particular, you can often glean a lot about a state by its laws governing marriage, divorce and child custody. While Missouri readers will be primarily concerned with family law issues here in Missouri, it is worth noting that marriage/divorce/custody laws in other states tend to be a reflection of America’s sometimes contradictory social values. Some states are trying to make divorce and custody disputes faster and more amicable while other states are

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Today, we’ll be continuing our discussion about the divorce “talk.” This is the challenge that parents face when telling their kids they are divorcing or separating. Because this news can be devastating to children, it is important to carefully plan how and when to have the conversation in order to minimize harm and maximize support. Our last post focused on when to have the talk, who should break the news and under what circumstances the discussion should take place. In today’s post, we’ll discuss what should be said (or

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. In previous posts, we have discussed the idea that how parents communicate with their children is a major factor in how well the children are able to cope with divorce and a new co-parenting arrangement. Because such changes are scary and difficult for kids, it’s particularly important for parents to show stability and love as often as possible. But what do you say to your kids when you have to break the news of separation or divorce? When is the right time and what are the right circumstances? What will

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. When divorce becomes contentious, it is rarely a battle between just two people. More often than not, family and friends seek to get involved, immediately rushing to take sides and to vilify the other spouse. While this urge is a natural one, it may not be the best course of action. In fact, it may not even be the best way to support whichever spouse one has chosen to unify with. Instead, choosing sides and placing blame (especially right away) might make the divorce more acrimonious and painful than

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, May 4, 2015. Our post last week discussed the idea that using social media during a divorce or other family law dispute can make the process more difficult than it needs to be and may even jeopardize the outcome. Revelations like this are nothing new. In fact, they are almost as old as Facebook – which has been widely reported to increase the risks of divorce. Of course, any assertion that something causes divorce or increases the risks of divorce needs to come with a lot of qualification. But according to yet another study/survey