Family Law
Happy Thanksgiving 2023, Turkey Talk and a Recipe
Happy Thanksgiving 2023! During the holiday season we are mindful of all the things we are blessed with and for which we are grateful. The attorneys and staff at Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, are thankful for you, our clients and appreciate your confidence and trust in our firm. We pray that you and…
Read MoreMediation in Missouri Courts
Mediation is often an effective method for resolving legal disputes before a trial occurs. In Missouri, like in many other states, mediation has gained recognition as a valuable tool in the legal system, offering parties the chance to find common ground, reach agreements, and maintain control over their own destinies. Understanding Mediation Mediation is a…
Read MoreCookies and Child Custody
Today is National Cookie Day, yet another in a long string of made up holidays. Chocolate chip cookies seem to be the favorite. The word “cookies” is the ninth most searched term on the Betty Crocker website. Kids of all ages love cookies. Cookies can sometimes soothe the emotional hurt of a bad day. We…
Read MoreOctober is SIDS Awareness Month
October is SIDS awareness month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 3,700 infants die each year in the United States in what are described as sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUID). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which accounted for 1600 deaths in 2016, is the leading SUID. The CDC defines SIDS as “the…
Read MoreCommunication After Divorce – Helpful Hints and Apps
Communication after divorce can be difficult, but it is necessary. Communication with your ex-spouse and with your kids after divorce requires patience, planning and sometimes, can be aided by technology. This post provides helpful hints and links to some apps that can help with communication. Communication After Divorce – With Your Kids Here are five…
Read MoreMissouri 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 MoreCan We Share a Divorce Attorney?
If you are filing for a divorce, you may have many questions running through your mind. Often, these questions involve property division (“Who gets the house?”) or child custody (“Will I get sole custody of my children?”). Many couples, however, are able to work out their issues in a low-conflict or uncontested divorce. A common…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to a process of settling disputes without a court or jury trial. The most common ADR options are mediation and arbitration. Alternative Dispute Resolution may include Mediation Mediation is by far the most common ADR method. Mediation is used to resolve cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and…
Read MoreGrandparents Visitation in Missouri
Under Missouri law, grandparents visitation is allowed only if certain requirements are met. These requirements are set forth in Section 452.402 RSMo. The statute states that: 1. The court may grant reasonable visitation rights to the grandparents when: (1) The parents of the child have filed for a dissolution of their marriage. A grandparent shall…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month
In April, 1983, President Ronald Reagan established April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. For the past 23 years, April has been set aside as a time for communities to focus on ways in which to prevent child abuse. In a 2014 report, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reported that for fiscal year…
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