To your first appointment, you need to bring a list of questions you may have for the attorney and your payment for the first hour session. Unless you have an existing Family Court Order (such as a divorce decree), or unless you have a pending case, you do not need to bring any documentation with you. Usually, we will send you home with worksheets to complete regarding income, property division and parenting issues.
If you already have an Order in place from a previous case, or have a case pending, bring in the relevant documents.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
What should I look for in an attorney- how do I choose my lawyer?
First of all, verify that the attorney is licensed in Missouri. You can do this by checking with the Missouri Bar Association at www.mobar.org.
Next, verify that the attorney practices in the county in which you reside, or in which the divorce will be filed.
Finally, it is very important that you can verify that the attorney has a practice that consists mostly of family law. Many lawyers who practice criminal law and personal injury (or other areas of the law) take on cases such as divorce and child custody matters. We feel it is important to hire a professional who is knowledgeable about the latest changes in family law, and who is familiar with the most complex issues facing their clients. That lawyer's practice will consist mostly of family law cases.
Next, verify that the attorney practices in the county in which you reside, or in which the divorce will be filed.
Finally, it is very important that you can verify that the attorney has a practice that consists mostly of family law. Many lawyers who practice criminal law and personal injury (or other areas of the law) take on cases such as divorce and child custody matters. We feel it is important to hire a professional who is knowledgeable about the latest changes in family law, and who is familiar with the most complex issues facing their clients. That lawyer's practice will consist mostly of family law cases.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Do I need grounds for Divorce in Missouri?
To be granted a divorce in Missouri, the court just needs to find that there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved and that therefore the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Friday, January 25, 2008
How long does it take for a divorce in Missouri?
The length of time it takes to get divorced can vary based on the cooperation of the parties and whether or not the divorce is contested or non-contested. Most non-contested divorces can be accomplished in a matter of a few months. A very difficult child custody case may take closer to a year before the conclusion is reached.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2005
If I live in Missouri, where can I file for Divorce?
In Missouri, the court must find that one of the parties has been a resident of this state, or is a member of the armed services who has been stationed in this state, for ninety days immediately before the petition is filed. The petition may be filed in the County where the person filing the divorce lives, or in the County where the other spouse can be found.
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