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When Is It OK to Drop My Spouse from My Health Insurance Coverage?
Jones Family Law Group, LLC

October 11, 2022

Figuring out health insurance coverage for yourself can be tough, not to mention the responsibility of covering a spouse and/or dependents. The end of a marriage is one big reason people often want to cancel their spouse’s coverage. And with many insurance companies raising monthly premiums for spouses, partners and dependents, it may no longer

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What’s a QDRO, and Do I Need One for Divorce?
Jones Family Law Group, LLC

October 5, 2022

In divorce, details matter. Making sure the right forms are completed and filed can make all the difference between receiving the assets to which you’re entitled, and wondering what happened. If you’re divorcing or already divorced and/or receive child support, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) may be required to receive your share of the

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Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?
Jones Family Law Group, LLC

September 26, 2022

Divorce can be disruptive for all family members, and that includes the pets. Figuring out who will keep the dog, cat and other animals can make for some extra planning and difficult decisions. What does the law say about who gets the pets? In Missouri, the family pet is considered marital property, the same as

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Co-Parents: Could Nesting Work for You?
Jones Family Law Group, LLC

September 22, 2022

Children of divorced parents typically divide their time between each parent’s home. “Nesting,” sometimes called birdnesting, represents a fairly new approach to co-parenting. The child remains in one home (the family “nest”), and the parents take turns rotating in and out of the home.  Would nesting work for you? Nesting requires an enormous amount of

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Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce?
Jones Family Law Group, LLC

September 12, 2022

Divorce can be disruptive for all family members, and that includes the pets. Figuring out who will keep the dog, cat and other animals can make for some extra planning and difficult decisions. What does the law say about who gets the pets? In Missouri, the family pet is considered marital property, the same as

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