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…
Personal injuries are a sadly common occurrence in Missouri. These events can not only inflict harsh physical harm, but they may also cause severe emotional trauma and devastate your ability to support your family. A natural question to ask after these events is who is liable for a personal injury in Missouri. In some examples,…
Almost every person will experience a personal injury at some point during their lives. Sadly, most of these situations are unavoidable and will force individuals to change every part of their day-to-day experiences. From needing to seek out medical care, to missing time at work, to dealing with emotional trauma, all personal injuries are serious…
Suffering a personal injury after an accident in Missouri can place you in a difficult position. Your immediate concern should be to get the medical care that you need. However, in the back of most people’s minds is the cost of this treatment. At the same time, you may have other out of pocket expenses,…
Personal injuries after accidents in Missouri are far too common. After these events, you will need to not only protect your health but also your legal rights. Whenever another person or company is responsible for the incident that results in your injuries, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Even so, the…
Cases alleging drunk driving are among the most frequent that go before Missouri’s criminal courts. They are also among the most common reasons that police officers make arrests. Despite these facts, many people do not understand how the law defines drunk driving. Missouri uses a number of statutes to define OUI. As a result, it…
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