Wiseman and Hamblin Named in Readers’ Choice Awards

BSE Shareholders Erin Wiseman and Scott Hamblin have been named in the News Tribune’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Erin was 1st Place in the Best Attorney and Best Family Law Attorney categories. Scott was 1st Place in the Best Criminal Defense Attorney category.  


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Is Missouri a 50-50 State When it Comes to Divorce?

No matter how cordial, divorce is fraught with negotiation and stress. If a husband and wife cannot reach an amicable property settlement, the courts determine property and debt distribution. Nine states split marital property 50-50 during a divorce. Missouri is an equitable distribution state and not a 50-50 state. What Is The Difference In Distribution?


Wiseman Named in Best of the Best 2022

Congratulations to BSE Shareholder Erin Wiseman for being voted #1 Attorney and #1 Family Law Attorney in the Jefferson City News Tribune Best of the Best 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards! Erin Wiseman News Tribune Best of the Best


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How Many Points Will a Speeding Ticket Deduct from My Missouri Driver’s License?

We all have been there – pulled over for speeding, feeling embarrassed as the police officer approaches you. It happens to the best of us. Whether this is your first ticket or tenth, you may want to know how many points will a speeding ticket deduct from my Missouri driver’s license? Like any state, Missouri


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Appellate Decision Favors Wiseman Client

BSE Shareholder Erin Wiseman recently prevailed in an appeal of a family law matter before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District.  The case – K.T.L. by Her Next Friend, K.L.., and K.L. Individually, Respondents, vs. A.G., Appellant. –  (Overview Summary) – was decided on December 28, 2021, and became final in January


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7 Steps to Preparing for a Divorce

Technically, divorce is the process of dissolving the marital estate and returning each spouse to their separate legal state. Emotionally, divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences you will ever go through. If you’re unfortunately contemplating a divorce, the attorneys of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. offer steps to consider before you file.


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Hamblin 1st Place Best Lawyer

Jefferson City Magazine 2022 CITY’s Best results have been announced and we very excited to share that attorney Scott A. Hamblin has received 1st place in the Best Lawyer category! This is a tremendous honor and we are very grateful for the recognition. Check Jefferson City Magazine’s website in April for a full list of


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What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?

When in love and planning a future together, no one wants to consider the possibility of divorce. But divorce happens, and as a result, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement beforehand. A prenuptial agreement (also known as a prenup or premarital agreement) is a legal contract that both the future husband and wife