Law Office of Kathy Matthews

11/11/2016

If you are going through a divorce, consider checking out this series on NPR's All Things Considered. Well worth the listen/read.

http://www.npr.org/2016/11/10/498244504/finding-a-new-kind-of-partnership-through-divorce

After 11 years of marriage, Sarah Weeldreyer is going through a divorce — and trying to do it amicably. Melissa Smith, who went through her own divorce via mediation last year, offers some advice.

09/28/2016

Now that the new school year is underway, divorced or separated parents may find it more challenging to work out agreeable parenting schedules. It may take an extra effort to keep the peace between yourselves, and serve the best interests of your child. Here are a few co-parenting tips to help things go a little more smoothly for everyone involved. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-l-danois-jd/school-is-just-around-the_b_11091308.html

I watched producer, Garry Marshall's, Mother's Day last night with my stepdaug...

06/02/2015

Summer has arrived. Get out there and enjoy your family and the water. Here are a few tips from the Missouri State Parks to help keep you safe this summer. If you need any legal advice regarding that speeding ticket your received hightailing it to the lake, give me a call to discuss what options are available for protecting your driving record. https://mostateparks.com/page/55070/safety-tips-water-recreation

Missouri state parks provide many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Many of the outdoor features in state parks have conditions that cannot be controlled or managed. To ensure you have a great experience in Missouri state parks while you are enjoying any water-related activity, follow these…

01/03/2014

Happy New Year! Let's make this the best year yet! Have you ever wondered why new years resolutions never seem to stick? Here is an article I ran across that provides some insight to that question and provides information to help you make your resolutions a reality. I wish the best for you in 2014!

http://healthland.time.com/2013/12/30/here-are-the-new-years-resolutions-you-will-keep-and-the-ones-that-you-will-break/

In theory, New Year's resolutions are a good thing — it's all about improving something we don't like about ourselves, right? Except that our best intentions in January don't tend to survive the month.

12/16/2013

Requesting Your Own Continuance http://kathymatthewslaw.com/blog/2013/12/12/requesting-your-own-continuance

The way a court date is set for a ticket you have received varies by jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, the matter is assigned a court date at the time the ticket is written. (This means it is set on the court’s calendar which is called a “docket”) In other jurisdictions you must request a court…

12/14/2013

Time to prep for winter driving...

Although it's impossible to have ideal road conditions 365 days a year, there are certain precautions you can take to make winter driving safer.

12/06/2013

Divorce can complicate the holidays, and if this is your first holiday after your divorce, you may feel a bit of anxiety, especially if there are children involved. Check out http://www.divorcecare.org/holidays for some practical tips to help deal with the change. (Divorcecare.com is for informational purposes only, should not be considered legal advice and is not affiliated with the Law Office of Kathy Matthews.)

In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement … but this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your mate may cause anxiety and dread.

10/28/2013

Confused by legal terms as you proceed through your divorce? Here is a glossary that you might find helpful. http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Divorce_Law/divorce_glossary.html

06/03/2013

If you are considering a divorce or are in the middle of your dissolution of marriage, it is in your best interest to learn how to steer clear of financial pit falls. Give me a call and I would be happy to help you navigate the waters. Here is an article I recently ran across that will help you get a general idea of the types of issues I can help you avoid.

http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Financial_Planning/steering-clear-of-financial-landmines.html

Understanding the financial and tax implications of your options - and avoiding financial landmines - is critical in creating a settlement that will last long-term.

04/12/2013

An advisory committee for the CSA safety enforcement program dove deep into the complex details and emerged with some consensus and some irreconcilable differences.