Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Divorce”
When families face disputes requiring legal intervention, understanding the mediation process can help reduce stress and uncertainty. St. Louis County Court’s presiding judge has released an informative video explaining how mediation works and why it’s an essential step for many families navigating the court system. Even if families decide not to pursue mediation before filing with the court, St. Louis …
Susan received recognition in the 31ˢᵗ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her exceptional work in Family Law Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law. Best Lawyers released their 2025 recognitions publicly today. For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Consequently, …
MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Susan Amato, a Clayton family law attorney, is participating in Divorce With Respect Week™ 2024 which will run from March 4-8. Divorce With Respect Week is a national initiative that helps those going through a divorce to learn more about their options for how to divorce. For the duration of the week, …
By Susan Amato (and Chat GPT) With AI so much in the news, and being somewhat astonished with the responses it gave me about Collaborative Divorce, I wondered what AI might have to say about Divorce Mediation and whether I would agree with that analysis. Here’s what I learned from my query. So there you have it, I may never have …
By Susan Amato (and Chat GPT) With AI so much in the news, I wondered what it might have to say about the Collaborative Divorce Process, and whether I would agree with the analysis. Here’s what I learned from my query. I have to say I found this frighteningly accurate and concise, with the exception of the analysis about cost, …
Divorce doesn’t have to be messy or contentious, if you ask the right questions. Watch the video below for a quick explanation of the Collaborative Divorce process, and then give us a call to explore options for your unique situation.
Wondering what’s required or expected with regard to your custody orders in this unusual time? Below is what the St. Louis County Family Court expects. My advice is that this is a time to practice your best co-parenting and communication skills as you navigate through this with the mental and physical health of your children and both co-parents in mind. …
1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor mill on social media. 2. BE MINDFUL. …
In a time when you may be feeling the powerful negative emotions of jealousy, hurt, anger, fear and financial insecurity “taking the high road” in your divorce process and putting your own best foot forward can be challenging. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind as you are trying to do your best in this time of …
It’s the fourth quarter of the year, and if you are working on finalizing a divorce settlement, in addition to what may be tough conversations about how to do the holiday season in a newly restructured family, it’s also worthwhile to think about taxes. Your marital status on December 31 st determines whether your tax filing status will be married …
