Latest Kirk stange Podcast Episodes
How a divorce impacts your financial state
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - July 03, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt is no secret that a divorce is an expensive process, with short-term and long-term effects on the finances of both parties. A divorce requires families to deal with emotional, legal, and financial challenges. When you are concerned about your financial stability after a divorce, it can make th...
The importance of deposition objections
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - June 05, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsDepositions are expected in divorce or family law matters. All sorts of witnesses may be deposed. During a divorce or family law deposition, one attorney asks the witnesses under oath to discover relevant information. Information is relevant if reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of ad...
Missouri's equal parenting time presumption
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - May 09, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe state of Missouri recently followed many other states by making equal parenting time a rebuttable presumption in divorce and child custody cases. The rebuttable presumption was enacted as part of Senate Bill 35, which went into effect in Missouri on August 28, 2023. Under the new law’s terms,...
What is a default divorce?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - April 24, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsA difficult separation is never easy. When you file your divorce petition and serve your spouse the papers, but they ignore or avoid the petition, it can make the situation even more frustrating. When you face a stressful divorce process like this, you may be able to obtain a default divorce. Thi...
Caucus mediations in divorce and family law matters
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - April 12, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMediation is a popular alternative dispute resolution method in divorce or family law matters. Many opt to participate in mediation seeking a settlement outside of court. Many picture being alone in a room with the mediator and the other party. In that room, they envision a scenario where both pa...
When to litigate
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - March 25, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMost divorces are resolved through out-of-court methods, such as collaborative divorce and divorce mediation. These options are preferred due to their privacy, cost-effectiveness, and their emphasis on collaboration over contentious arguments. Unfortunately, some divorces need to be handled throu...
Hiring a family lawyer
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - March 12, 2024 19:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMany wonder when they should hire a lawyer in the months and weeks before a divorce or family law matter. “Should I do it now? Can I wait until later?” Questions like these are typical. As a divorce or family law matter looms, many are in a quasi-state of denial. They often wrongly think that the...
Preparing for a meeting with a divorce lawyer
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - March 07, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsFinding legal counsel that you can rely on is a crucial step when you decide to get a divorce. A divorce is a complicated and emotionally straining process, and a diligent and dedicated divorce lawyer can guide you through proceedings more efficiently and with more certainty. However, it’s import...
When is an annulment possible?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - February 28, 2024 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsA divorce is the most well-known way to end a couple’s marriage, although there are other legal routes available. Legal separation is possible for some couples who want to retain the legal existence of a marriage but separate their assets and living situation. Marriages can also end when they are...
What if my spouse doesn't accept the divorce paperwork?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - February 20, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsAny divorce is a complicated and difficult process, both legally and emotionally. Even spouses who agree on most things can have a lot of stressful hurdles. In some situations, the issue may be that one spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. In a circumstance where a divorce is more contested...
The importance of pleading panels
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - February 12, 2024 18:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMost lawyers and law firms want to organize their clients’ case files. Organization can be key to having a successful outcome. Clients should also want their lawyers to be organized. When a lawyer is organized, it can save them money in legal fees and can result in a better outcome. What is a ple...
Establishing paternity rights
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - February 05, 2024 18:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsEstablishing paternity can be a wonderful way to ensure both parents have the same responsibility for their child. However, it can also be potentially complicated if parents do not agree on the biological parents of a child or if a married couple challenges the paternity of their child. This epis...
Does cohabitation end spousal maintenance?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 31, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsSpousal maintenance is sometimes awarded in a divorce case as a monthly payment from one ex-spouse to the other. The purpose of maintenance is to ensure that each spouse retains a similar standard of living after the divorce. It can also give a lower-earning spouse time to become self-sustaining....
Do you need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 25, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsYou are not required to be represented by an attorney in an uncontested divorce. However, an attorney can help a couple in an uncontested divorce in many ways. An attorney can make an uncontested divorce go more smoothly, and less stressful, and even save you money in the long term. This episode ...
Interfaith child custody disputes
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 23, 2024 22:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsReligion can often come into play in child custody disputes. Whether it is a divorce or custody case between unmarried parents, parents may often be of different faiths. Who Gets to Decide What Faith The Children Practice? When Will The Family Court Get Involved? Listen to this episode to find ou...
Updating your estate plan
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 19, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsEstate plans are an exceptional tool for safeguarding assets, protecting your interests at the end of your life, and ensuring your loved ones receive the most benefits possible from your estate. It is important that you continually update your estate plan throughout your life to reflect your curr...
Signs that a divorce may be looming
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 18, 2024 18:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsAlthough divorce is fairly common, many couples do not know the warning signs that divorce may be in their future. Unfortunately, this means that many couples miss the opportunity to prevent or avoid divorce. Knowing signs that divorce may be on the horizon helps you and your spouse take informed...
Challenges in a high-net-worth divorce
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 17, 2024 19:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsA high-asset divorce occurs when one or both spouses have significant assets from during their marriage. In addition to the challenges that any divorce faces, including financial strain, emotional turmoil, and the potential for contentious relationships, high-asset and high-value divorces have ad...
What makes a gray divorce challenging?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 12, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsDivorce is rarely easy for any couple, but a gray divorce brings additional challenges, financial complications, and emotional difficulties that are not present in every divorce. Couples who decide to get a gray divorce may be making the right choice for themselves and their future, but it’s esse...
How can grandparents get visitation rights?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 09, 2024 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsGrandparents can play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. When parents are married, or together, many grandparents can get access to and visit their grandchildren without any problems. But sometimes, grandparents can have trouble getting access when there is a divorce or when t...
What to make of a trial continuance?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - January 03, 2024 22:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsSometimes, a client can appear in court with the idea that a trial will occur. However, the trial ends up being continued. For many clients, a continuance can lead to more stress, anxiety, and fees. A trial date can be continued for many different reasons. A trial may be continued in the days or ...
What are findings of fact and conclusions of law?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - December 19, 2023 19:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMost understand that a court enters a judgment after a contested divorce or family law matter results in a trial. In the judgment, the court enters a ruling in terms of the result of the case. The case outcome binds the parties in terms of what must happen. Many parties want to understand the rat...
What are business records affidavits in divorce and family law matters?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - December 13, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsBusiness records can be vital to divorce or family law matters. One method of getting business records admitted into court is through a business records affidavit, where the custodian of records signs the affidavit and verifies the authenticity and accuracy of the records. The affidavit is signed...
What is a non-contested hearing?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - December 08, 2023 19:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsA non-contested or uncontested hearing can be a common event in a divorce or family law matter that settles outside court. Many do not understand the purpose of these hearings or why they are sometimes necessary. Further, individuals who have to testify at these hearings may not understand how t...
Why have a revocable trust?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - September 05, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsA revocable trust can have many advantages versus just having a simple will. While many are predisposed to want a simple will, the truth is that a simple will result in all assets passing through the probate court. The probate court can be a slow, cumbersome, and costly process. On the other hand...
Opposing counsel is not your friend
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - July 11, 2023 19:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsMany in divorce and family law matters can fall into the trap of trying to convince opposing counsel of their side of the case. It can happen in a deposition where the lawyer for the opposing counsel takes on the role of good cop. It can happen in discovery responses where they start over-sharing...
Use of subpoenas in divorce and family law litigation
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - June 21, 2023 18:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe use of subpoenas in divorce and family law litigation can be important. Whether it be a subpoena duces tecum or a witness subpoena, subpoenas are something that are often utilized in contentious divorce and family law litigation where a trial or hearing may reasonably have to take place. Find...
When to Switch Attorneys?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - March 03, 2023 20:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsAnybody going through a divorce or family law matters needs an attorney. Divorce and family law matters are complex. The impact can be long-lasting. However, sometimes, the lawyer a party selects is a good fit, which can result in a party feeling uncomfortable with their selection. it is vital th...
Does The Judge Make A Difference?
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - February 23, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsIndividuals going through a divorce often wonder whether the judge assigned to hear the case will make a difference. Some think that divorce and family law matters are driven by laws and that the judge assigned does not make a big difference. Others argue that the judge assigned to a divorce or f...
Updating beneficiary designations after divorce
Family Law Talk with Stange Law Firm, PC - December 13, 2022 19:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratingsAfter a divorce, beneficiary designations often need to be updated. Whether it be a life insurance policy, bank account, retirement account, investment account, or other assets, most individuals may need to remove their ex-spouse as the beneficiary on these accounts, yet they forget to do so. Fi...
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