Child Custody Archives - Jones Family Law, LLC

When Is It OK to Drop My Spouse from My Health Insurance Coverage?

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

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

Co-Parents: Could Nesting Work for You?

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

September 26, 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

Co-Parents: Could Nesting Work for You?

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

September 22, 2022

How Should I Prepare for My Initial Consultation With a Lawyer?

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

August 16, 2022

Sitting down with a divorce attorney for that initial consultation is a big step. You undoubtedly have lots of questions–and maybe a feeling that you aren’t even sure what questions to ask. An experienced attorney will guide you through the process. But there are several steps you can take in advance to ensure you and

A Child’s Best Interest: The Role of the Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”)

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

July 19, 2022

The ending of a marriage means major life changes for children as well as the parents. During legal proceedings, it is often important that the children’s best interests be heard and fairly expressed. Neither parent’s attorney may represent the child. That is where the GAL comes in. Either parent may request that a GAL

Parent Coordinator Helps Divorced Couples Manage Custody Disputes

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

June 28, 2022

Family courts expect divorced parents to work together in good faith to do what’s best for their children. In a perfect world, co-parents create a Parenting Plan and then not only follow it, but also remain flexible enough to solve problems and handle changes as they arise. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. When

Kids’ Summer Camp: Who Pays After Divorce?

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

May 3, 2022

Summer camp conjures memories of fun, friendship, and adventure. For separated or divorced parents, determining who is responsible for paying for summer camp can be as bewildering as learning to tie knots or building a fire with two sticks. Take the time to discuss, determine, and agree upon a plan NOW to ensure your co-parenting

Divorce, Kids and Taxes: Which Parent Claims Dependents if the Decree is Silent?

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

March 29, 2022

While few of us look forward to filing our taxes, newly divorced parents probably dread it more than most. Filing individual tax returns post-divorce raises the thorny question of which parent may claim a child as a qualifying dependent. Most of the time, a divorce decree or parenting plan will list specifically who can claim

Scheduling Holidays with Children After Divorce

Jones Family Law Group, LLC

December 8, 2020

When parents divorce in Missouri, the law requires that parents draw up a parenting plan that includes a detailed schedule for all holidays, school vacations, birthdays and other special occasions. Because holidays and special days don’t always fall within the regular visitation schedule, divorcing co-parents will need to be flexible. Major holidays can be shared

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