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Jackman v. Account Specialists

State law (since statehood) required husband to be responsible for medical bills of wife. Court of appeals found the statute to be unconstitutional. As a result, the next legislative secession, the law was changed to make both spouses responsible for the medical debts or necessities of the other spouse.

Divorce, Property Division, Debts and Alimony

Basic principles of divorce, property division and alimony.

Child Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support

Definition of Child Custody, Parenting time and Child Support in a Divorce

Grandparenting/Visitation Time

Grandparent Parenting or Visitation time with their grandchildren if the parent(s) say no.

Guardianship and Conservatorship

Guardianship and Conservatorship for an Adult

Minor Guardianships

Obtaining a guardianship over a minor.

Farm Divorce

Farm Divorce can devastate a farm. Special steps will need to be taken to keep the farm intact during a divorce.

Child Custody in Colorado

Often, parents will share joint legal custody (mutual decision-making authority) and work out a specific “parenting plan” (an agreed-upon schedule of time the child will spend with each parent) that best suits their child’s circumstances.

Inheritance and Divorce

As long as you do not commingle your inherited assets, your inheritance is generally not subject to equitable distribution in the event of divorce in the state of Missouri.

What's a Father To Do When a Custody Battle Looms During Massachusetts Divorce?

Fathers need to stay engaged with their children during divorce.

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