Family Law Talk With Stange Law Firm, Pc

After a trial in a divorce or other family law matter, parties are sometimes not happy with the results of the case. They might not be happy with the results entirely. In some cases, a party might like certain portions of the judgment and not like other parts of it.  Regardless of the situation, many parties have to decide whether they want to appeal their divorce or family law judgment.  Every case is different.  The laws also can vary by state. However, this episode talks about divorce and family law appeals.  It is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Does it make sense to appeal? You can also find out more about Stange Law Firm,, PC by calling 855-805-0595 or by reading about our Oklahoma City, Oklaoma Familiy Lawyers. (Note: Kirk Stange is licensed in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

Many family law clients want to text their lawyer. This episode discusses the risks.  The episode also talks about other forms of communication that might be more effective and more secure, including e-mail, phone, in-person or video conference.  It is based on an episode of family law headquarters titled: Should I text my lawyer?  Individuals can call 855-805-0595 or read about our Bloomington, Illinois Divorce Lawyers for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

Many wonder whether they should live in the same home during divorce once divorce proceedings have begun. Some advocate that one party should always move out of the house. Some argue that if a party moves out of the house during the divorce, they could justify the custody portion of the case. This episode talks about this topic. It is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Should we live in the same house during divorce? You can also find out more about our Oklahoma City Divorce Law Office online or by calling 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When there is a pending divorce or family law matter, many parties worry about upcoming court dates.  It can be hard for many to get off work.  Some might be embarrassed to be seen in court.  Others might think that since they have an attorney, the attorney can handle it for them.  Every situation is different and it's vital to discuss this with your lawyer.  However, this episode talks about the importance of showing up to court when there is any doubt whatsoever.  When a party doesn't show up to court, all kinds of bad things can happen.  The judge can also feel as if the case is not a priority.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Should I Show Up to Court?  You can also find out more about our Midwest Family Lawyers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and elsewhere by calling 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

During a marriage, some individuals end up inheriting money. They might inherit it from a friend or family member.  All might seem well originally, but if a divorce later occurs, many are surprised to learn that by commingling this separate inheritance with marital funds, they may have converted this inheritance into marital property in the divorce. You can read more on this topic in an article titled: Inheritance and the perils of commingling. You can also find out more about commingling in divorce by calling our Topeka Kansas Divorce Lawyers today at 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

In divorce or family law matters, many are tempted to kill the golden goose. In other words, to gain an apparent advantage in a divorce or custody case, they are tempted to loft scandalous allegations that have little or no merit.  In many case of these cases, this approach can actually backfire.  This episode explores this topic in more detail.  To read more on this topic, you can read the article titled: Think twice before killing the golden goose.  You can also find our more about our Tulsa, Oklahoma family lawyers online or by calling 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

An equal parenting bill is moving forward in the Missouri Senate.  It is known as SB14.  A previous version of this bill passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a vote of 137-7.  It was known as HB1667 at that time. Nobody knows for sure whether this bill will become law.  But it seems to stand a good chance given how it passed the Missouri House of Representatives last year by a sweeing margin and now is being perfected for a vote in the Missouri Senate.  It would also mark a big change in Missouri custody litigation because it would create a rebuttable presumption that fifty-fifty custody should be entered in every case in Missouri.  To find out more, you can call us at 855-805-0595 or by reading about our custody lawyers online.  This podcast is based on an article titled: Missouri Equal Parenting Bill (HB1667) on the Doorsteps.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

The idea of a collaborative divorce sounds appealing to many when they consider the alternative of a custody divorce matter. Many wonder whether they can just hire any attorney for a collaborative divorce. They seem the term "collaborative" or other terms like "uncontested" or "noncontested" on lots of lawyers webpages and do not understand the difference. This article talks about this concept and is based on an article on Collaborative Divorce Representation titled: Can I Hire Any Attorney for a Collaborative Divorce?  Several attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC have also helped form the Missouri Collaborative Institute. You can also find out more information on collaborative divorce and family law by calling 855-805-0595.  You can find more related topics on the Collaborative Divorce Representation Blog. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When individuals are going through a divorce or family law matter and are looking for an attorney, many want to bring friends or family members into the initial consultation. The reasoning can make sense on a surface level in that they are looking for moral support and a second option. However, there are risks with bringing others into an initial consultation relating to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality. This article talks about those risks and is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: The risks of bringing friends or family into an initial consultation. You can find our more about our St. Louis Divorce Lawyers by calling 855-805-0595.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When individuals who are engaged decide to enter into a prenuptial agreement (also known as a premarital agreement), it is critical that both parties have independent counsel to represent them in the process.  This would also be true if parties were entering into a post-nuptial agreement after the marriage.  This epside discusses this topic and is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Prenuptial agreements require both parties to have separate counsel.  You can also find out more about our prenuptial agreement lawyers by calling 855-805-0595.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

State administrative agencies will often help establish paternity and set child support obligations. However, many do not understand that these same administrative agencies will not enter child custody or visitation awards. When many realize this, they are miffed and cannot understand why. Find out more in this episode. You can also read an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Paternity cases: Why The State Will Not Establish Custody. You can also call us at 855-805-0595 or call our Missouri, Illinois and Kansas Paternity Lawyers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When many are anticipating a divorce, they wonder about the average cost. Obviously, the cost of any divorce can vary depending on whether it is simple or complex, contested or uncontested and based on various other factors.  However, many do not think about how much they spent on their wedding.  This article discusses the average cost of divorce nationwide versus the average cost of a wedding.  The reality is the cost closely mirrors each other when looking at national data.  You can find out more on this topic in an article titled: Average cost cost of divorce roughly equals the average cost of a wedding.  You can also find out more about our Wichita, Kansas Divorce Lawyers in Sedgwick County by calling 855-805-0595.   You can find more related content on the Wichita Divorce Blog. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When going through a divorce or family law matter of any kind, legal research is often very important in terms of helping analyze a case and develop the best possible strategy for a positive result.  However, many clients do not understand the need or the reasons for legal research.  Many think that lawyers should be walking and talking encyclopedias of law.  They also might wrongly believe that case outcomes are easy to predict.  This episode explores this topic.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled Legal research an important part of family law.  You can also find out about our Springfield, Missouri Divorce Attorneys in Greene County online or by calling 855-805-0595.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

Divorce and family law cases can bring out a lot of emotions. Many individuals, however, over-react when they read legal pleadings, motions and other documents in their divorce or family law matter. This is particularly true for those who have not been through a case like this before and/or for those who have no legal training. This episode explains why it is important to remain cool and level-headed vesus over-reacting. This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Not overreacting when reading pleadings. You can also call our Springfield, Missouri Family Lawyers at 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When a divorce or family law case begins, one party is sometimes moving quicker than the other.  One party may have an attorney while the other does not have an attorney.  In some cases, the party who does not have an attorney is presented proposed settlement or other legal documents and asked to sign them.  This episode talks about the dangers of signing any proposed settlement and/or other legal documents without having an attorney review the documents first and then provide appropriate legal advice.  To find out more on this topic, you can read an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Get an attorney before signing anything.  You can also call our Springfield, Missouri Divorce Lawyers at 1-855-805-0595.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

When going through a divorce or family law matter, the seemingly little things can cause lots of parties dress.  From where to park, or what time to show up to what should I wear in court? What a party wears in court can make a difference in terms of how a judge views a party.  This episode talks generally about what a party should consider when determining what to wear to court.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How should I dress in court?  You can also find out more about our Kansas City, Kansas Divorce Lawyers in Overland Park by calling 855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

A guardian ad litem is sometimes appointed by the court in a contested custody case.  This is particularly true where allegations of abuse and neglect are raised.  Ensuring that the guardian ad litem has all the information they need to make a recommendation on behalf of the children is vital.  In this episode, we discuss how getting information to the guardian ad litem is critical.  This episode is based on an episode on Family Law Headquarters titled: Ensuring that the Guardian ad Litem has all the information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

In highly contentious divorce and child custody matters, one parent might believe that their is parental alienation that has taken place.  In other words, they believe that the other parent has said or done things to such an extreme degree that they children no longer want to be around them or have a relationship with them.  Proving parental alienation is hard, however, and often requires the use of an expert.  It is also important to distinguish parental alienation from realistic estrangement.  To find out more on this topic, you talk to our Parental Alienation Lawyers by calling 1-855-805-0595.  This episode is also based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: How to prove parental alienation.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

Many individuals have child support orders entered against them.  Versus paying through the state or by check where it can be documented, some may pay child support by cash (or gifts even).  This episode talks about the risks inherent in paying child support by cash.  You can read more on this topic in our article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Do not pay child support by cash.  You can also find out more about child support lawyers online or by calling 1-855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.

An interesting decision came out in Missouri known as McQueen v. Gadberry (ED103138).  Among others, an important question in this case is whether pre-embroys are considered human beings under Missouri law or whether they are considered property in divorce proceedings.  This case is bound to have future implications in Missouri and other states. The case may also make it's way to the Missouri Supreme Court.  This episode is based on an article on Family Law Headquarters titled: Are pre-embroys human beings or property in divorce?  You can also read more at Missouri Embroynic Divorce and Child Custody Attorneys or at 1-855-805-0595. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-law-talk--6410781/support.