McKenna Family Law

04/26/2023

Intimate partner violence is widespread and traumatic. Here's how you can help a friend or loved one in an abusive relationship.

04/26/2023

04/26/2023

50-50 custody policies can be in the best interest of families—and advocates say they could help end gender bias in the family court system, too. But they're not always a good idea. Here's what parents need to know.

12/09/2021

Good reminders in this list. Children whose parents take these rules to heart are going to have an easier time with their parents’ divorce.

MFL comment: In Missouri, it is not necessarily true that an infant stays with the mother more often, and the law certainly does not require that. Further, just because one parent did certain parenting tasks or always made decisions when the marriage was intact does not mean that arrangement should continue automatically post-separation.

Creating a peaceful shared parenting plan - that also works with everyone's schedule - is no small feat. We asked our experts for their best rules for making joint child custody work for you, your ex, and your kids.

03/19/2020

Parents have questions about custody and parenting time issues arising from current events and COVID-19. Just like always, you should follow court orders. And, just like always, you should also be willing to make accommodations. These are guidelines developed by two reputable organizations to assist in navigating co-parenting issues in this unprecedented period.

Guidelines for Parents: AAML and AFCC Joint Statement: Leaders from AFCC and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) have released guidelines for coparenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read their useful, timely tips!
http://ow.ly/XjHh50yOmym

02/26/2020

https://www.mckennafamilylaw.com/is-spousal-maintenance-disappearing-in-missouri/

Is alimony a thing of the past? Not exactly, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get. Learn about the legal changes affecting alimony.

10/31/2019

Check out our newest blog post here!

Tax considerations are an important part of divorce. Learn how changes to federal tax law affect your family law case.

10/28/2019

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Should I stay in my marriage for the kids?

05/30/2019

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05/06/2019

https://www.vox.com/2018/12/3/18075794/marriage-divorce-happiness-relationships-james-sexton

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The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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04/25/2019

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The information and materials on this website are for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and should not be considered by you to be legal advice. This website is not intended to be advertising. The use of this site by you, and the sending or receipt of any information, does not create an attorney-client relationship between us.
Any communication by you with us through this website will not be considered as privileged or confidential.
Sites listed as hypertext links to other websites are not under the control of this Firm. McKenna Family Law makes no representation concerning the quality, safety or suitability of the content of those sites. We are providing these sites only as a convenience to you.
Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor The Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.
The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Columbia, Missouri divorce and family law attorney Myia McKenna is the founder of McKenna Family Law, LLC.