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08/31/2026

Effective August 28, 2026, Missouri law now makes clear that pregnancy alone does not prevent a court from finalizing a divorce or legal separation.

What Changed on August 28, 2026?

06/19/2026

We spend most of our days helping clients through challenging times, so we don't often stop to update our own photos. We recently did just that and wanted to say hello! Thank you to our clients and community for your continued trust and support. We love what we do and the people we get to help.

01/14/2026

There’s a renewed effort to allow pregnant women in Missouri to finalize divorces. Current law allows them to file for divorce, but they cannot be finalized while they’re still pregnant. State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Clay County, is sponsoring the Missouri Senate version of the proposal. “Ye...

11/20/2025

Yes. Many people are surprised to learn that a divorce can be filed in Missouri during a pregnancy. While the Court must be notified of the pregnancy, the case can still move forward in several meaningful ways.

11/04/2025

Clay County Circuit Court has launged a program providing survivors of domestic violence, harassment and stalking a "Hope Card" when they are awarded a Full Order of Protection. Hope Cards are wallet-sized cards containing the information law enforcement needs to verify a protection order if a violation occurs.

07/17/2025

This book is truly a game-changer for anyone navigating co-parenting with a high-conflict ex. It teaches how to communicate in a way that is Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm—a powerful approach to reduce drama and stay child-focused.

If you're going through a divorce or custody matter, this is one resource I always recommend.

10/10/2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

What can you do to help or get involved this month?

* Educate yourself. Learn the signs of domestic violence and how you can help someone who might be in an abusive relationship.

*Share information. Follow your local domestic violence service providers on social media and share their posts, information, and resources.

*Donate. Consider donating to your local domestic violence service providers.

*Volunteer. Many domestic violence service providers rely on the support of volunteers to keep their programs running.

For resources and information visit https://www.mocadsv.org/

02/19/2024

Common Family Law Myths in Missouri

Myth: Child support automatically terminates when my child turns 18.

01/18/2024

How do I establish paternity if the other parent is not my spouse? How do I add their name to the birth certificate? Learn the answers to these questions and at ShowMeRights.org/Paternity.