St. Louis Misconduct in Divorce Lawyers
Missouri Divorce Attorneys Handle Misconduct Charges
It is true that Missouri is a no-fault divorce state, but this does not mean that fault is never an issue during divorce. There are four instances in which fault, or misconduct, can play a role during divorce:
- Child custody
- Division of property
- Spousal support or maintenance (alimony)
- Attorney's fees and costs
We are Growe Eisen Karlen, family law attorneys based in St. Louis, Missouri. Because we focus our legal practice on family law, we have experience both charging misconduct in divorce proceedings, and defending against a misconduct charge.
We tailor our approach to each individual client and are comfortable being either negotiation minded, aggressively litigious or anywhere in between.
What Is Misconduct in Divorce?
Fault or marital misconduct can be an issue during divorce proceedings if it can be proved. The situations that fall into the category of marital misconduct include:
- Adultery/extramarital affairs
- Domestic violence or physical abuse
- Addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling, and other harmful addictions
- Economic fault
The misconduct that is least understood is economic fault. The misconduct could occur prior to the divorce proceedings or during the divorce. Economic fault includes:
- Dissipation of property or hiding assets
- Using community property (marital assets) to pay for an addiction
- Spending marital assets on an extramarital affair
- Excessive spending
- Concealing the sale of property or diverting property without the spouse's knowledge
An Approach Suited to Your Goals
Our approach to divorce will suit your goals and needs, not someone else's. You may either call our St. Louis, Missouri, office at 866-967-9641, or send us an e-mail to schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers.
