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On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 16, 2015. It is generally understood that divorce can be expensive. But long after the divorce has been finalized, many people are horrified to discover that their credit score has taken a dive. While this problem is certainly associated with divorce, it is not typically caused by divorce costs themselves. Instead, many divorcees suffer damage to their credit scores for a number of reasons related to joint debt, reduced income and even spousal identity theft. We’ll discuss some of these issues in today’s post. According to an article in Forbes, your

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Our posts last week focused on legal separation as an alternative or precursor to divorce. While many couples use separation as a way to gain breathing room and figure out if divorce is necessary, we mentioned that some people opt for legal separation because divorce is not an option. This could be due to religious or cultural beliefs that stigmatize divorce. But it could also be due to a shared marital benefit that one spouse cannot afford to lose, such as health insurance. In a recent article on the Huffington Post,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, April 10, 2015. Earlier this week, we began a discussion about legal separation. For most couples, it provides an opportunity for reflection about the relationship as well as a break from the cyclical patterns of negativity and argument. For other couples, however, legal separation merely delays the divorce process because one spouse or both spouses fail to use the time and distance conscientiously. In today’s post, we’ll discuss how couples can add productive structure to their separation. In a recent Huffington Post column, a licensed clinical social worker named Terry Gaspard shares some tips

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 9, 2015. It often takes a long time for unhappy couples to decide that divorce is both necessary and mutually desired. Long before filing for divorce, a couple may go through various stages of separation – most of them emotional in nature. During these “cooling off” periods, some couples decide that they want to try reconciliation while others confirm that divorce is right move. Like nearly all other states, Missouri has laws allowing for legal separation. In this week’s posts, we’ll discuss why separation can be useful as an alternative to divorce,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Saturday, April 4, 2015. The words “prenuptial agreement” have countless connotations — and not all of them good. Some people think that creating a prenup means your marriage won’t last. Others think they are reserved for the wealthiest people. Others say it turns your marriage into a business contract. Despite what people may think about prenuptial agreements, the reality is that they can be beneficial for numerous couples in Missouri. A prenup can protect assets that you bring into your marriage, it can help you determine property division should divorce ever become necessary,

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Saturday, April 4, 2015. In a recent post, we discussed how divorce affects children differently depending on their ages. Today, we’ll examine one specific age group – school-aged children between 6 and 12 years old. Major life transitions such as divorce can be difficult for children at this age. For that reason, it’s important to take proactive measures to reduce the stress on your children and provide a loving, supportive environment where they can feel safe and secure. According to Dr. Gail Gross, parents can take several concrete steps to protect their children from the