Need to Know

There is a wealth of information available on the web to individuals who are currently, or have previously been involved in a family law case.  The Carson Law Firm has assembled the ‘Need to Know’ page as an online library of valuable articles, tip sheets, and other information for families.  Your search for the important answers you need begins here.

• Parent Education Programs: For St. Louis and St. Charles Counties

• Divorcing and Divorced Parent Resources: Home of parents' commitments to children of divorce

• Child Support for the College Age Child  This article contains guidelines for securing support to help pay for your child’s college education. 

• Child Support Guidelines: Effective July, 2005, these are the latest child support guidelines in the state of Missouri.  

• Resources for Parents Never Married to Each Other:  Home of unmarried parents' commitments to their children

• Missouri MO$T Program  The state's flexible, tax-favored way to save for post-secondary education.

• Helpful Phone Numbers:  A listing of helpful resources and contacts that might be needed during the divorce process.

• Developing a Parenting Plan with Domestic Relations Services  A comprehensive collection of guidelines for managing your role in child custody mediation.

• Safety Tips for Children  7 simple rules that empower children to ensure their safety. 

• The Attorney-Client Relationship  Reasonable expectations you should have when you hire a lawyer, and expectations your lawyer will have regarding you as a client.

• Relocation of child by parent for more than ninety days Legal requirements for divorced parents who wish to change their child's residence.

• Protecting your credit during your divorce  Information on managing marital debt after a divorce. 

• Recommended Reading: A list of books that might be helpful to gain a better understanding of issues that arise with children in divorce and other related subjects

• The Divorce Process: A step-by-step guide that answers many frequently asked questions about divorce and child custody.  Contains information on the legal process, child support a concise timeline of events.

• Holiday tips for Divorced and Separated Parents:  A tip sheet for parents who are not together during the holidays.

• Guidelines for Parents  14 essential guidelines for minimizing the emotional stress your divorce has on your children.   

• In The Best Interests of Children  Suggestions for parents seeking custody- the importance of being involved in your child’s life.

• Choosing A Quality Day Care  In-depth information for choosing a child care provider for your children.

• Permission for Medical Treatment  Contains information about medical consent, and a sample Power of Attorney to Consent to Medical Care for a Minor form.

• Tips for Families At Risk for Parental Abduction  The essential guidelines for protecting and empowering your child in case of parental abduction.

• Tips on Selecting An Attorney  The 4 most important characteristics of a successful attorney-client relationship.  

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