The only divorce guide written just for Missourians. This easy to read and understand book explains the divorce laws of the Show Me State and suggests strategies that can result in a successful settlement whether you use a lawyer or not.
The authors provide detailed information based on their years of experience practicing divorce law in Missouri. You will get answer to all your questions. Information which is clear and understandable. This book is a delight to read. You will not be bored, but you will become educated.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Authors Notes
CHAPTERS
1 - Grounds for Divorce
2 - Missouri s Divorce Process
3 - Finding and Using a Lawyer
4 - Mediation
5 - Collaborative Divorce
6 - Legal and Physical Custody
7 - Child Support
8 -The Status of Children
9 - Grandparental Rights
10 - Maintenance
11 Property Distribution
12 Property Issues and Considerations
13 Determining Income
14- Divorce Strategies and Issues
15 The Perils of Living Together
APPENDIX - Summary of MO's Divorce Process
- Diagram of MO's Divorce Process
- Things You ll Need to Bring to your Lawyer
- Things to Do after the Divorce
- Telephone and Computer Do s and Don'ts
- Index
- Meet the Authors
Alan Freed has over 25 years of experience practicing family law, while establishing himself as one of Missouri s leaders in the fields of mediation and collaborative divorce. Alan has practiced in Clayton, MO for his entire career. He became a member of the law firm of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C. at its founding in 1994. He is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and in Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers. Alisse Camazine has practiced family law for more than 30 years. She was named by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as the best divorce attorney in Missouri. Alisse won the Lon O. Hocker Trial Award, and was listed as one of the top 50 women lawyers in Missouri/Kansas and in Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers. She is the former president of the St. Louis County Bar Association and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1988.