Tag Archives: Family Law

Your Child Testifying in Court

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Attorney Fees in Divorces

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Divorce and Social Security

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Alimony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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When Child Support Modification Takes Effect

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Reducing Your Alimony or Maintenance Payments

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, in order to try and reduce your alimony payments or maintenance payments to a former spouse, you must show that you have had a substantial and lasting change in circumstances from when the alimony or maintenance payments were … Continue reading →

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When a Guardian Ad Litem is Needed

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

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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Abating Child Support

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A person can ask a Missouri court to abate (undo or reduce) their child support if certain conditions are met.  One condition that qualifies is that the person is denied their right to court-ordered visitation with the child.  Another condition … Continue reading →

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