Monthly Archives: February 2016

Attorney Fees in Divorces

Missouri law allows a court to award attorney fees against one of the spouses.  The award of attorney fees is not based on the division of property that occurs in the divorce.  If you are facing a divorce and need … Continue reading

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Fighting the Presumption for the Mother

Missouri statutes presume an award of custody in favor of a child’s mother.  However, a person can overcome this favoritism towards the mother by showing that they are a better parent for the child.  If you are facing a custody … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Support for Private School

Missouri has recently ruled that a child entering into private school may constitute a change in circumstances in order to modify child support.  Private education is an extraordinary expense that Missouri courts can order a parent or both parents to … Continue reading

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Tuition and Fees

Another deduction designed to help students and former students is the tuition and fees deduction.  This deduction is another deduction that is taken on the first page of a person’s federal income tax return. This deduction allows a taxpayer to … Continue reading

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Divorce and Social Security

Under the New Rules Due to new laws regulating the administration of Social Security benefits, divorced spouses, under the age of 62, will no longer be able to collect spousal benefits while their own Social Security benefits continue to grow.  … Continue reading

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Rear-End Collisions

Missouri law states that if you rear-end another person’s car, you will be deemed guilty and at-fault for the car accident unless you can prove otherwise. If you have been in a car accident and need some help, contact our … Continue reading

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Missouri Supreme Court Rules Attorneys Must Tell the Entire Truth

In an action against Sanford Krigel of the law firm Krigel and Krigel, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that an attorney is not allowed to provide false or misleading testimony or statements. If you are looking for an honest attorney … Continue reading

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Alimony

Alimony that is received by a taxpayer must be included as income on that person’s tax return. Anyone who pays alimony can deduct the alimony payments on the first page of their federal tax return. However, in order to be … Continue reading

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Student Loan Interest

If you went to law school in the last 50 years, then there is a good chance that you had to take out some sort of student loan.  While your student loan payments may be killing your wallet, Uncle Same … Continue reading

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