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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Many Missouri families may remember the Gosselin kids, a set each of twins and sextuplets, and their parents, John and Kate, from a reality show that was popular years ago. When the show was on the air, viewers tuned in to watch the family, with eight small children at the time, attempt to manage daily life. Though for years, the Gosselins may have seemed like the perfect family, there is truly no such thing, and catching up with the family members today provides a

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, September 6, 2019. The state of Missouri takes the well-being of children seriously. Indeed, parents often find themselves stressed out and exhausted from dealing with daily life. Sometimes a parent is simply unable to properly care for a child, and family members may struggle when deciding if they should take legal action regarding child custody. Recently, an unattended toddler was found roaming the streets in Missouri. Concerned citizens contacted authorities when the child, a 1-year-old, was discovered walking alone, dirty and wearing only a diaper. Authorities determined where

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Millions of Americans now struggle with drug addiction, and Missouri is no exception. Methamphetamine is one of the most dangerous drugs around, as users often get hooked fast and hard, and many feel unable to quit using even if they want to. While drug addiction is usually thought of as an adult problem, the epidemic effects children as well, and a drug problem in the home can lead to a change in child custody. Recently, Missouri authorities discovered three children living in dangerous conditions.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Authorities in Missouri rushed into action, issuing an Amber Alert when they received word that a young woman and her infant son had been abducted. Supposedly, the child’s father was a suspect in the early stages of the investigation. The woman’s brother, a teenage boy, told authorities he witnessed the incident and flagged down a neighbor to call for help. What seemed at first to be a frightening kidnapping has morphed into a situation about child custody. As authorities searched for the vehicle the

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. The summer of 2019 has brought particularly brutal heat waves to much of the nation. Parents need to use extra caution to ensure that their children do not suffer harm in such extreme temperatures. Recently, a Missouri mother learned the hard way that one bad decision can affect child custody. Sometimes, it may be tempting for a parent to leave a child in the car while he or she runs into the store or completes another quick errand. This can lead to serious legal