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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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Tax Preparation Fees

An often overlooked itemized deduction is the deduction of tax preparation fees.  Generally, anyone you pay to prepare or assist in the preparation or review of your income tax return can be deducted on Schedule A. The tax preparation fees … Continue reading

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When Child Support Modification Takes Effect

In Missouri, the modification of a child support request takes effect at the time the motion or request is served on the other party.  It does not take effect when the change of circumstances actually occurred.  If you would like … Continue reading

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Setting Aside a Judgment

In Kansas, after a judgment is entered, a person can try and set aside, or vacate, the judgment in order to have the case re-litigated.  However, in order to set aside the judgment, the person must show that there was … Continue reading

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Entertainment is Subject to Sales Tax

Missouri has ruled that a person must pay sales tax on any activity that occurs in any place of amusement, entertainment, or recreation.  This rule includes dance lessons, as Miss Dianna’s School of Dance learned earlier this year.  Therefore, if … Continue reading

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Resisting Arrest is Grounds for a Search

In Missouri, the courts have ruled that resisting arrest is grounds for a police officer to search the person who tried to resist and their immediate surroundings for any illegal items or evidence. If you have been charged with a … Continue reading

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When a Guardian Ad Litem is Needed

Missouri law requires that a Guardian Ad Litem be appointed to represent the children in a family law case when there are allegations of child abuse or child neglect.  Without an allegation of abuse or neglect, a Guardian Ad Litem … Continue reading

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