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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 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

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Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media During Divorce

Social media can be a terrific way to connect with family and friends. Some use it to celebrate life’s big moments, share news stories, or to express personal opinions. But did you ever consider the consequences of your social media history if you were to divorce? Your life online could be used against you! Setting your

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Parent Coordinator Helps Divorced Couples Manage Custody Disputes

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 acrimonious exes

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Ten Tips to Prepare for Your Deposition

During your divorce, you may be required to have your deposition taken. It’s part of what the rules refer to as “discovery.” A deposition is where you are asked live questions by your spouse’s attorney under oath.  If your spouse’s attorney schedules your deposition, it will be a very important part of your case. Most

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

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 be

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What Our Former Clients Wish They Knew About Divorce

Tips for current and prospective clients from former clients Hindsight is 20/20 we say, looking at our past actions that didn’t have a good outcome. In family law and divorce, it can be tough to determine the right course of action. So we asked some former clients at Jones Family Law Group to share what

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

  To paraphrase the old saying, “Dance like nobody’s watching, and text like your messages will be read in court someday.” Texting is an extremely popular means of communication. According to U.S. texting statistics reports, 97% of American adults text weekly, and we text twice as much as we call. On average, adults age 25 and

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Firm Awarded “Best Law Firm” Ranking for 2022 by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has awarded us top rankings for Family Law and Family Law Mediation on the publication’s annual “Best Law Firms” list. It is a tremendous honor for our firm to receive this important distinction. The 2022 accolade marks our sixth consecutive year on the list! The “Best Law Firms” award is

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Meet Our New Associate Attorney!

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our firm with the hiring of Kayte Rossi as an associate attorney.  Kayte concentrates her practice in family law and estate planning, which is a great addition to the firms’ practice areas. Kayte earned her B.A. from Loyola University in New Orleans and her J.D. from Saint

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