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Missouri Source of Funds Rule in Divorce
The Missouri source of funds rule helps the divorce court divide property. Missouri law provides that property acquired prior to marriage is presumed the separate or pre-marital property of each spouse. Likewise, property acquired during a marriage is presumed to be marital property belonging to both spouses. The characterization of property as separate or marital…
Read MoreDriving on Prescription Drugs in Missouri – Danger Awaits
Tiger Woods faces a DUI charge in Florida. The charge stems from his actions while driving on prescription drugs. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 10 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of drugs during the year prior to being surveyed. NSDUH findings also show…
Read MoreSafely Tips for Traveling on a Dangerous Road in Missouri
According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2004 to 2008, Missouri has four of the nation’s most dangerous roads. Interstate 64 was the first Missouri road on the list, checking in at 17. At the time, I-64 was the state’s deadliest road with 16 fatal accidents, a total of…
Read MoreTrial by Jury – A Right to be Protected
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. The Seventh Amendment to the…
Read MoreDoes Missouri Need Tort Reform Again?
Do Missouri residents need tort reform again? Under Missouri law, a “tort” is not a rich, multi-layer cake. It is a type of civil case that includes most personal injury claims. In 2015, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 239 into law. This reinstated medical malpractice caps in Missouri medical malpractice cases. In 2012, the Missouri…
Read MoreMissouri Minimum Wage Rate Increased
The state of Missouri’s minimum wage rate increased January 1, 2017, from $7.65 per hour to $7.70 per hour. The minimum wage rate had remained at $7.65 per hour for 2015 and 2016. On a forty hour work week, this is an additional $24 per month. Missouri is one of 19 states that raised the…
Read MoreTraveling in Icy Conditions
When traveling in icy conditions, especially with young children, it is important that you are prepared for safety. Here are six steps you should take before traveling in icy conditions: 1. Make sure that car safety seats are installed properly and that every adult is wearing a seat belt. In case an auto accident occurs,…
Read MoreOunce of Prevention for the New Year
Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition, defines this quote as meaning that “a little precaution before a crisis occurs is preferable to a lot of fixing up afterward.” Many people will start a new business…
Read MoreContingency Fees-How They Work-Why They Are Important
Contingency fees, in the words of a recent court decision, provide “access to counsel for individuals who would otherwise have difficulty obtaining representation”. Litigation is expensive and time consuming. Those injured by the negligence of another, while on the job, or simply disabled, often cannot afford to hire an attorney on an hourly basis. Under a…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: The Reading Solutions for All Learning Lab
Reading is a fundamental skill which is necessary to function in American society. Without the ability to read, individuals will have difficulty filling out applications or following the directions for taking prescription medications. Many jobs require reading as a part of job performance. Consequently, people are often limited in what they can accomplish without good reading…
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