Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Paternity/Child Support on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Missouri families are busy preparing for the holidays, but for some parents, stress over ongoing court cases may put a damper on things. Nonpayment of child support is considered a crime, and when a parent falls so behind that the state decides to prosecute, the parent that owes the balance might exercise his or her right to be represented by a public defender. Unfortunately, there is a growing back log of such cases across the state. According to representatives within the Missouri court system, public

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Paternity/Child Support on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Missouri state Rep. Jim Murphy, from Oakville, recently joined other legislators and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to discuss various topics currently occupying state lawmakers. The town hall style gathering took place at Grant’s View Library Branch in South St. Louis and aimed to engage the public. Rep. Murphy wanted to call attention to child support and the possible misinformation that currently has some residents confused. Sometimes, a person may come across a social media post that appears to be a legitimate news source.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Paternity/Child Support on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Missouri parents probably don’t really calculate how much time is spent driving here and there. For most parents, driving to work, school or a grocery store is just part of the daily routine. With the holiday season approaching, families may be on the road more than ever, as extra travel and shopping are common in the coming months. Unfortunately, a parent may have to fork over the keys if he or she falls behind on child support payments. Missouri is one of many states

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Paternity/Child Support on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Sometimes, Missouri parents may feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day. Between holding down a job, caring for children and maintaining a home, parents often look for time-saving mechanisms, such as online shopping or mobile bill paying. Now, parents might be excited to hear about a new way to make child support payments. Recently, a company called Conduent, which processes mobile child support payments in several states already, announced a new partnership that will help parents in all 50 states be able

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Paternity/Child Support on Thursday, September 19, 2019. As in most other states, many Missouri parents will likely divorce before the year ends. Children’s best interests are always the court’s main focus regarding custody and child support. It is critical that a parent clearly understands state laws and guidelines before filing a petition pertaining to such issues. When a judge issues a court order for child support, both parents must adhere to the terms. Not paying court-ordered child support can land a parent in jail. However, the court understands that unexpected life