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08/25/2026

Gray divorce or an over 50 divorce is increasing because people are living longer than previous generations. A couple in their 60s or 70s may have decades ahead of them, which leads many to think carefully about how to spend those years and many are choosing to divorce.

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08/18/2026

Moving quickly through a divorce may seem appealing, but making major decisions without fully understanding the long-term consequences could cost you financially, affect the time you spend with your children, and create problems that do not become apparent until years later.

Moving quickly through a divorce may seem appealing, but making major decisions without fully understanding the long-term consequences could cost you

08/11/2026

Missouri law now allows a divorce to be finalized before a child is born, eliminating the previous requirement to wait until after birth. The Court still has to allow it and the Judge may not be willing to do so, depending on all of the issues.

08/04/2026

Missouri law prohibits a spouse from canceling the other spouse's health insurance coverage while a divorce case is pending. Many Missouri counties also have local rules that provide additional protection, particularly if you have children who rely on that coverage.

Missouri law prohibits a spouse from canceling the other spouse's health insurance coverage while a divorce case is pending. Many Missouri counties also have

07/27/2026

If your divorce ends in a courtroom battle, there is a very good chance that neither you nor your spouse will walk away satisfied.

If your divorce ends in a courtroom battle, there is a very good chance that neither you nor your spouse will walk away satisfied. Choosing an out of court

07/22/2026

When parents separate, it is tempting to think that having as little contact as possible will make life easier. While limited communication may help in certain situations, children usually benefit when parents work together on important decisions that affect their health, education, and well-being.

While limited communication may help in certain situations, children usually benefit when parents work together on important decisions that affect their health

07/13/2026

If your spouse does not want a divorce, they can slow the divorce process by refusing to cooperate, but they cannot prevent the divorce from happening. In Missouri, one spouse does not need the other's agreement to end the marriage.

If your spouse does not want a divorce, they can slow the divorce process by refusing to cooperate, but they cannot prevent the divorce from happening. In

07/06/2026

If you and your spouse are constantly arguing, a high-conflict divorce does not automatically mean you have to go to court. Mediation and Collaborative Divorce can help you resolve issues.

A high-conflict divorce does not automatically mean you have to go to court. Mediation and Collaborative Divorce can help you resolve issues,

06/26/2026

Collaborative Divorce can be especially beneficial in high-net-worth divorce cases because it offers greater privacy, allows financial experts to work jointly, reduces unnecessary conflict, and helps keep sensitive personal and business information out of the public eye.

Collaborative Divorce can be especially beneficial in high net worth divorce cases because it offers greater privacy, allows financial experts to work

06/17/2026

One of the biggest financial mistakes you could make during a divorce is to agree to a settlement without a full understanding of your finances.

One of the biggest financial mistakes you could make during a divorce is to agree to a settlement without a full understanding of your finances. When you do