Monthly Archives: March 2016

How to Draft a Motion for Summary Judgment

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in a recent decision that if you file a motion for summary judgment with the court, and the motion does not have numbered paragraphs, then the motion is not valid.  A motion for summary … Continue reading

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IRS Wants to Use Private Debt Collectors

In an effort to collect more tax revenue, the IRS is wanting to send outstanding tax debts to private debt collection companies.  The debt collection companies would be then be able to report the unpaid tax debt on your credit … Continue reading

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Our Website Needs your Help

We just re-vamped our website, but we need your help in working out the bugs.  Review our website for errors, mistakes, or typos, and if we can confirm the problem, you will win a prize! Our new web address is … Continue reading

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What is Considered when Determining Child Support and Alimony?

Answer:  Everything.  In a recent Missouri court opinion, the court stated that no financial resource is exempt from the court’s consideration in determining child support and alimony.  However, the court is supposed to look at the level of control the … Continue reading

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Settling Your Debts

Although it is not as fast as bankruptcy, debt settlement can provide a wonderful route for consumers to get rid of their debt without having to pay their creditors in full and avoiding the bankruptcy court.  Debt settlement is when … Continue reading

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Photos are Safe in Bankruptcy

In a recent Kansas bankruptcy case, a bankruptcy trustee tried to liquidate the digital photos of a photographer who filed for bankruptcy.  The photographer attempted to save the photos under the Kansas tools-of-trade exemption.  The exemption allows a debtor to … Continue reading

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Traffic Ticket Quotes

Did you recently get a traffic ticket?  Are you trying to determine how much it will be to take care of it without having to talk to a bunch of attorneys?  If this is you, our website allows you to … Continue reading

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Donations to Presidential Candidates

Don’t be fooled!  A donation to a political campaign or a political action committee is not deductible.  Also, donations to non-profits with clear political agendas are not deductible. If you are in tax trouble and need some help, contact our … Continue reading

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Medical Music

  In 1962, the IRS allowed a taxpayer to deduct the cost of his son’s clarinet lessons because the lessons were recommended by the son’s orthodontist in order to fix the son’s overbite.  This ruling stems from lobbying orthodontists that … Continue reading

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Your Child Testifying in Court

In custody or child support cases, courts have rules regarding whether to allow your child or children to testify for or against you.  If the child is under ten (10) years old, the court must strictly follow Missouri law.  If … Continue reading

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