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Divorce in midlife comes with specific financial concerns that should be addressed during the division of property process. As Missouri is an equitable distribution state, the way a couple’s finances are divided will not necessarily be 50-50. This should be taken into...

Unfortunately, not all marriages last. Some couples in Missouri might conclude that they are better off getting divorced. However, pregnancy can complicate those plans. This is how it works in the state when the wife is pregnant. Pregnancy and divorce in Missouri...

You may have created a will or trust to take care of the distribution of your financial assets and real property upon your death, but what about your digital assets? Remember ? if you have online accounts, you probably own digital assets that will continue to exist...

Trusts are only for rich people, right? Nothing could be further from the truth because trusts are often an excellent choice for many Americans with average wealth. So, what is the difference between a will and a trust and which one is right for you? What is a Will? A...

You may have heard that trusts are useful estate planning tools. However, you may have no idea what a trust is or if you need one. Here is a primer to educate you about the varieties of trusts: Revocable living trusts: A revocable living trust is a document that...

When a condominium project is developed, provisions are built into the homeowner association’s legal documents that allow the developer to exercise control over the direction of the association until a designated time in the future or until a certain percentage of...

Once you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to divorce, one of the most difficult decisions you will face is how to divide up your property. Since Missouri is an equitable distribution state, all assets, earnings, and debts that are accumulated during...

Sellers of real estate have many responsibilities, and that makes the process very stressful. During a sale, the seller is required to provide a buyer with certain information. Though a seller is not required to disclose all information about the property, it is...

If you are selling a home or commercial piece of real estate and are having trouble finding a qualified buyer, you may wonder whether the property will move faster if you help finance the transaction yourself. In certain circumstances, seller financing may be just the...

When a spouse files for divorce in Missouri, one spouse may be entitled to receive financial support from the other spouse. This is commonly known as alimony or spousal maintenance. If you are considering divorce, you may wonder if you are entitled to spousal...