A personal injury is when physical, mental, or property damage is caused to you by another party’s negligence. The goal of filing a personal injury claim is to recover compensation for the injured party’s medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages from the injury. Documentation plays an important role in building a…
Being involved in a personal injury accident can be incredibly stressful, and in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to determine the best course of action. Knowing what steps to take immediately after an accident is crucial for the best possible recovery and legal outcomes. In this blog, we’ll walk you through…
Child support is critical in ensuring that a child is getting the financial support they deserve, no matter the relationship status of the parents. Child support laws differ from state to state and can be confusing to understand since no two cases are the same. In this blog, we will go over some of the…
Child support laws are designed to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents, even if they are no longer together. The amount of child support is typically determined based on the income of both parents and the needs of the child. Understanding how to modify child support payments in Missouri is crucial for…
The first meeting with your Missouri divorce attorney is important. It is your opportunity to see if this will be a good fit, if your attorney is knowledgeable, and to present what is happening in your life. You can both establish expectations and how to communicate with one another through the divorce process. While divorce…
A divorce is a difficult time. Emotions run high and there may be significant disagreements about important issues. If you can resolve these major issues, you may be able to simplify your life by filing an uncontested divorce. If not, you may require a full contested divorce to end your marriage. An experienced Missouri divorce…
Missouri is not a 50/50 divorce state. Instead, it is an equitable distribution state. This is a fair distribution of assets that may not necessarily be equal. While courts may generally assume that 50/50 is fair to start, many factors may change this equation so that a different distribution is more equitable. At Wegmann Law…
The cost of a Missouri divorce will depend on many factors. This includes whether your divorce is contested or you are able to reach a settlement with your current spouse. An uncontested is much less expensive than a contested proceeding, which greatly adds to the time, complexity, and hours needed to finalize the case. Divorces…
As children age, their needs change. Their extracurricular activities modify your schedule and demand more time. Their interests and costs may also increase, meaning you need to change your child custody or support orders to help accommodate for these changes. Missouri law permits a parent to seek modification of child custody and support orders when…
Child custody is one of the most important and often contentious parts of a Missouri divorce. Child custody laws are governed by Missouri Statutes 452.375 and its related sections. Child custody petitions and decisions must conform to these requirements. Navigating these complexities on your own can be tricky, but the right legal assistance can protect…
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