New Year, New You – Staying Positive After Divorce

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It is easy to let a separation or divorce drag you down during the holidays. A split from your spouse may blindside you and leave you feeling many different, undesirable emotions: anger, hatred, guilt, fear, and frustration, among others.  Your lifestyle may be drastically different than before the separation, but that does not have to be a negative. By staying positive your life will seem better and before you know it, be better! Continue reading “New Year, New You – Staying Positive After Divorce” →

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: Part 2

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Being a parent is challenging, especially if you are going through a divorce or custody modification.  During such a difficult time it can be extremely hard to keep tabs on everything your children are involved in, but it is important to remember that children are very vulnerable during these transition periods. Children of divorce are more likely to succumb to poor decision making, such as wandering onto the internet and into dangerous territory. Continue reading “Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: Part 2” →

Missouri Parenting Plan – A Custody Road Map

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During custody litigation, each parent is required to submit proposed parenting plan to the Court if child custody or visitation is at issue.  Preparing this parenting plan can be a difficult task for parents.  In some counties in Missouri, such as St. Louis County, there is a form parenting plan that is required to be filed with the Court.  In other counties, the parenting plan is a document drafted by your family law attorney. Continue reading “Missouri Parenting Plan – A Custody Road Map” →

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Planning for Guardianship

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Are you the parent or current guardian of a disabled child?  If so, you most likely have already began thinking of the next phase of your child’s life, when he or she turns 18 years-old.

Becoming an Adult

In Missouri, a child who reaches the age of 18 years-old is presumed to be an adult.  The law does not take into consideration the new adult’s physical or mental capabilities.  Absent a determination of incapacity, a person who turns 18 years-old is free to make decisions and be responsible for his/her own life.  A person with substantial disabilities, however, may be unable to manage his/her own affairs.  It is important for someone to have this legal authority to care for those who cannot care for themselves, especially the child’s disability requires frequent or extensive medical care. Continue reading “Planning for Guardianship” →