Lotspeich Law, LLC

05/30/2026

✨ Our redesigned website is live! ✨

We’re excited to share the relaunch of the Lotspeich Law website:
www.lotspeichlaw.com

At Lotspeich Law, we believe family law clients deserve more than paperwork and quick answers. They deserve thoughtful guidance, strategic preparation, and a place where their story matters.

Our updated website was designed to make it easier for Central Missouri families to find helpful information, learn more about our approach, and take the next step when they need legal guidance.

While you’re there, we invite you to explore our blog for free, practical information about family law topics, including:

📌 How to gather and organize evidence
📌 What to know about social media during a family law case
📌 How to prepare for trial
📌 What to expect during the legal process

Family law matters can feel overwhelming, but good information can help you feel more prepared and confident.

Visit the new site and check out our blog here:
👉 www.lotspeichlaw.com/blog

Lotspeich Law, LLC
A place where your story matters.

Lotspeich Law's blog provides news, information and more about Warrensburg family law. Call at the firm today to discuss your case.

05/19/2026

Please note our upcoming holiday office schedule:

📅 Friday, May 22 — By Appointment Only
📅 Monday, May 25 — Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day

As we head into the holiday weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

From all of us at Lotspeich Law, LLC, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/14/2026

Thinking about moving out during your divorce?

STOP. Read this first.

We’ve seen people leave the marital home thinking:
👉 “I just need peace.”
👉 “This will help the situation.”
👉 “I can sort everything out later.”

Then months later they’re shocked to learn:
⚠️ The temporary custody arrangement became the “new normal”
⚠️ Financial pressure exploded
⚠️ Access to property and records became difficult
⚠️ The other side used the move against them in court

Moving out during a Missouri divorce is NOT just an emotional decision. It can become a strategic legal and financial issue very quickly.

Before you pack your bags, read this blog.

👇 Read more:
https://www.lotspeichlaw.com/blog/should-you-leave-marital-home-missouri-divorce

Thinking about moving out during a Missouri divorce? Leaving the marital home could impact child custody, finances, property division, and your overall divorce strategy. Learn the risks before making a major decision.

05/14/2026

Most people have NO IDEA how much their social media can destroy their divorce or custody case.

That “harmless” Facebook post?
The TikTok video from girls’ night?
The angry text message screenshot your friend reposted?

We’ve seen social media used in Missouri family court to argue:
❌ A parent is irresponsible
❌ Someone is hiding money
❌ A party is lying to the court
❌ A parent is putting their child in dangerous situations

And once it’s online, there’s a good chance it ends up as evidence.

Before you post during a divorce or custody battle, read this first.

👇 Read the blog:
https://www.lotspeichlaw.com/blog/social-media-divorce-missouri

Posting on social media during a divorce or custody case in Missouri can damage your case. Learn what to avoid and how your posts can be used against you.

05/14/2026

Even when a relationship looks perfect from the outside, real-life legal and financial decisions can become complicated. ⚖️

Our latest blog uses a recent celebrity divorce discussion as a starting point to explore important issues many couples face, including:
✔️ Protecting yourself financially before and during marriage
✔️ Business ownership and marital property concerns
✔️ Communication and long-term planning
✔️ The importance of understanding your legal rights before problems arise

You don’t have to follow reality TV to understand the lesson: preparation and informed decision-making matter.

Read more here:

What Amanda Batula’s situation reveals about real-life divorce decisions. Learn how Missouri divorce cases actually work—and what matters most moving forward.

05/14/2026

Most parents walk into custody court thinking the truth alone will win.

It won’t.

Judges don’t decide custody based on who cries harder, who’s more angry, or who makes the most accusations. They decide based on EVIDENCE.

And some of the evidence parents think is “important” actually hurts their case.

Meanwhile, the evidence that often matters MOST?
📱 Text messages
📅 Parenting patterns
📚 School records
🧠 Counseling records
👀 Witness credibility
📂 Organization and documentation

If you’re in a Missouri custody battle, this is the blog you need to read BEFORE court.

👇 Read more:
https://www.lotspeichlaw.com/blog/what-evidence-wins-custody-case-missouri

Not all evidence helps your custody case. Learn what Missouri judges actually look for—and what could hurt your case instead.

05/14/2026

Your divorce could be costing you THOUSANDS more than you realize — and the stock market may be part of the reason.

Most people think divorce is just about “splitting everything 50/50.”

But what happens when:
📉 Retirement accounts crash during the case?
📈 A business suddenly increases in value?
💰 Investments swing wildly before trial?

The timing of your divorce can dramatically impact what you keep… and what you lose.

We’re seeing more Missouri divorces involving:
⚠️ Volatile retirement accounts
⚠️ Hidden financial risks
⚠️ Asset values changing overnight
⚠️ Disputes over who absorbs market losses

If substantial assets are involved, strategy matters more than ever.

👇 Read the blog:
https://www.lotspeichlaw.com/blog/missouri-divorce-market-volatility-asset-division

Learn how volatile markets affect divorce settlements in Missouri, including asset division, business valuation, and retirement accounts.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

Had a great time at the Evening of Appreciation.

05/05/2026

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