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At Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C., we are here to help you understand how Missouri courts classify property in a divorce and how that property may be divided. Types of Property in a Missouri Divorce Proceeding In Missouri divorce proceedings, the court will sort property, or assets, into one of two categories: · (1) marital

It can feel overwhelming if you are in the beginning stages of a divorce. We understand how taxing it can all be on your emotional health.  Our Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. team is here to help answer your questions so you can get the clarity you need to move forward. How Long Do You

Filing for divorce can be confusing. Along with all the emotions that come with this step, being the first to file for divorce could have some benefits and offer you some control over the process. Whatever your circumstances, we are here to help make this process smoother and less stressful for everyone. Who Files for

Do you want to grow your family through adoption? The adoption process can be lengthy and challenging and requires professional legal help. Let our experienced adoption attorneys fully explain the process and answer your questions. Start by setting up an appointment today. What Is Adoption? Adoption is the legal and permanent process of placing a

How Do I Start the Adoption Process in Missouri? Do you want to grow your family through adoption? The adoption process can be lengthy and challenging and requires professional legal help. Let our experienced adoption attorneys fully explain the process and answer your questions. Start by setting up an appointment today. What Is Adoption? Adoption

You may have heard of the small estate procedure or affidavit. A small estate affidavit is a written statement to authorize someone to claim a deceased person’s assets outside the formal probate process.  Small estate affidavits can save time and money. Keep reading to learn more about how small estate affidavits work in Missouri. How

In this blog, we want to better educate you about Missouri inheritance laws in the situation where a person dies without a Will or no other non-probate transfer directions are in place. Spouses & Children Intestate Succession Laws First, let’s start with spouse intestate succession laws. Spouses are legally entitled to the full estate if

According to a recent report by CNBC, only 33% of Americans have formulated estate plans. Why? The majority of respondents said they just haven’t gotten around to it.  Estate planning isn’t only for the rich. An estate plan ensures your assets, no matter what size, are preserved and distributed appropriately after your death. Through estate

The emotions surrounding adoption are constantly fluctuating. As a couple longing to build your family through adoption, you feel excitement one minute and fear the next. Before you begin the process, you need to know some basic requirements like age, living situation, marital status, etc.  Which Adoption Scenario Is Right For You? There are two