The Determination of Child Support Figuring the Total Cost to Raise Children When the parties to a dissolution have children together, there’s generally an issue of child support; who pays who and how much. In Missouri, the court relies on the “Child Support Guidelines”, an established set of data ($ figures),that the legislature believes it […]
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Legal Custody and Physical CustodyWhat’s the Difference?Divorce is tough on the parents, it’s a complete change in lifestyle, a new beginning, and for many one of the most stressful events they’ll ever go through. It can be even tougher on the children of those parents. While the parents have decided to part ways, generally speaking, […]
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What are The “Grounds for Divorce”?What does the term “Grounds for Divorce” even mean? Basically, it means the reason, or the basis. It answers the question: what right do you have to ask for a divorce? Oddly, in some states, there has to be a “reason” why one is filing for a divorce, an excuse […]
Continue readingMarkwell Law, LLC has moved. We proud to announce the opening of our new location located at 1031 Peruque Crossing Ct. Ste. B in O’Fallon MO. Please swing by and see our newly renovated office anytime.
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Public Announcement As of October 20, 2017, Markwell Law, LLC will have a new address. Only 4 miles from the current address, Markwell Law, LLC, along with Watkins Law Firm, PC and Floodman Law, LLC, will operate from the below address. Making room for expansion, we are excited about new opportunities, and significant growth. All […]
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Wait, They’re Putting in Foreclosure? It’s a home, not just a house: I doubt anyone ever did a loan modification on an Igloo. Odd housing around St. Charles County maybe, but a man’s icy hut is his castle and fortress. And that man doesn’t want to lose it just because he went through a few bad months financially. The […]
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The Cost of Filing Bankruptcy You’re feeling broke, and your looking into bankruptcy. You’re asking how did I get to here, and how much does it cost to file bankruptcy anyway? That’s an easy one, you’re broke, or close to it, and it doesn’t appear there’s relief on the horizon. And you’re wondering how you’ll even pay to get help […]
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Personal Injury Claims are not exempt in Bankruptcy Is My Personal Injury Claim Protected in Bankruptcy? Answer: No, personal injury claims are not protected in Missouri Bankruptcy. Often, I speak with clients who have on-going cases involving an automobile accident. Many times, it’s the cost associated with such accidents that in part, leads them to […]
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Newsflash – There’s No Secret Code to Bankruptcy; They Actually Wrote it Down! Everyone’s Got an Opinion. You’ve heard all about it, mostly the negatives, the stereotypes, and the “water-cooler talk” on TV, or among friends, maybe in the break room at work; “OMG, did you know Susan and her husband filed bankruptcy? What the heck […]
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Reaffirmation Agreements in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy “To Reaffirm or Not to Reaffirm, That is the Question!” What is a Reaffirmation Agreement? A reaffirmation agreement in a Bankruptcy is a legally enforceable agreement to repay all or a portion of a debt. In order for the agreement to be valid the creditor must sign the agreement as […]
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