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  • 2024
    • March
      • Attorney Nevada Smith Featured in AP Article
  • 2023
    • October
      • Legislators Investigate the Impact of Immigration on National Parks
      • Immigrant Nurses Are a Greater Asset to Hospitals
      • Can Immigration Status Impact Custody Rights?
    • September
      • Options for Unemployed Nonimmigrant Workers
      • Legal Rights of Unmarried Parents: Paternity and Custody Issues
      • Property Division in a Divorce: What's Fair and Equitable?
      • Do Immigrants Get Healthcare?
      • What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for Immigrants
    • August
      • Immigrants, Representation, and Fortune 500
      • Understanding Military Divorce
      • Visitation During the School Year
    • July
      • Are Immigrants Eligible for Student Financial Aid?
      • Immigration and Affirmative Actions Within the Native Community
      • What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?
      • Can I Modify or Cancel a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • What Are Sanctuary Cities?
    • June
      • A Push for Documented DREAMers
      • US House of Representatives Reintroduce Farm Worker Immigration Bill
      • Interstate Migration Statistics
    • May
      • New Immigration Law Sparks National Protests
      • Immigrants Are the Future: How Immigration Helps America
      • Who Has Parental Rights in Missouri?
    • April
      • Pres. Biden Uses Executive Power to Expand Immigration Despite Congressional Deadlock
      • Ankle Monitors and Passport Confiscation for Asylum Seekers
      • Can You Get a Divorce While Pregnant?
    • March
      • What You Should Know About U.S. Canada Asylum Agreement
    • February
      • National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Arab and South Asian Immigrants
      • Government Addresses Root Causes of Migration
      • Is Same Sex Divorce Harder in Missouri?
    • January
      • Trans Custody Laws Missouri
      • Legal Weed in Missouri
      • Same Sex Divorce in MO
  • 2022
    • December
      • Ukrainian Refugee Updates
      • Companies Push for Immigration to Solve Worker Shortages
      • The World Cup: Immigration on a Global Field
    • November
      • Missouri Court Votes to Keep Title 42
      • Penalties for Unpaid Child Support in Missouri
      • Why You Need a Divorce Lawyer
    • October
      • What Makes a Person Inadmissible?
      • Stepparent Adoption: What You Should Know
      • Difference Between Punitive and Compensatory Damages
    • September
      • What Happens to Pensions During Divorce?
      • Missouri Immigration Updates
      • Difference Between Asylum and Refugee Status
    • August
      • Immigration Updates: USCIS Works Through Backlog
      • LGBTQA+ Adoption FAQ: What You Should Know
      • Child Custody During the School Year
    • July
      • Acquittal, Pardons, and Expungement
      • Immigration After Remain in Mexico
      • Divorce and College: Prepping for Admissions
    • May
      • Smith Law Offices, LLC Answers the Most Common Immigration Questions
      • Drive Safe This Memorial Day
    • April
      • Missouri in the Middle: Immigration Policy and the Supreme Court
      • Tips for Co-Parenting During Summer Break
      • Divorce for Immigrants: What You Should Know
    • March
      • How To Get a Green Card Waiver of Inadmissibility Approved
    • January
      • The Difference Between Drug Possession and Possession with Intent
      • Reasons to Modify Child Support
      • How Missouri Police Could Use Any Substance to Create a DUI Charge
  • 2021
    • December
      • What Are the Fastest Ways to Get a Green Card?
      • How Can I Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test?
      • Who Gets What in a Missouri Divorce?
    • November
      • Misdemeanors & Felonies in Missouri
      • Commercial DUI in Missouri
      • Underage DUI in Missouri
    • October
      • Presenting Yourself in Court - a Guide
    • September
      • How to Get an Amicable Divorce - Your Guide
      • Types of Visas for U.S. Immigrants
    • August
      • Witnesses & Custody Cases - Leveraging Witnesses During Custody Disputes
      • Co-Parenting Tips to Help You Handle the 2021/2022 School Year
      • Immigration Law & 2021: A Look Back on the Year So Far
    • July
      • What to Tell Your Kids During a Divorce
      • How to Mitigate Conflict During a Contested Divorce
      • Tips & Tricks for Applying for a U.S. Visa - What You Need to Know
    • June
      • No-Fault Vs. Fault-Based Divorce - What's the Difference?
      • Questions You Need to Ask Your Immigration Attorney
      • What Do Conservators Do? Understanding Conservatorships
    • March
      • What to Expect from Immigration Law in 2021 - A New Bill & More
      • Immigration Law & 2020: Looking Back
      • Choosing a Divorce Attorney for Your Case
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Should I Do After Getting Injured?
      • Working with Your Insurance in Personal Injury Cases
      • How Much Punitive Damages Can I Claim in MO?
      • How Does Guardianship Work in MO?
    • November
      • Filing for a Protective Order in MO
      • How Can Social Media Change My Child Custody Case
    • October
      • Co-Parenting Over the Holidays & You: Preparing with Your Co-Parent
      • Things You Should Know Before Mediation—Getting What You Want from Divorce
      • Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration's Attempts to Rescind DACA
    • September
      • I'm Not Married to My Child's Mom. What Are My Parental Rights?
      • How Long Does a Divorce Take in Missouri?
      • What Happens If My Spouse and I Can’t Agree on Divorce-Related Issues?
    • August
      • Is It Difficult to Adopt a Child If You Aren't Married?
      • How Does My Spouse Know that I Filed for Divorce?
      • What Is a Parenting Plan in Missouri?
    • June
      • How Your Taxes Will Change After Your Divorce
      • Retirement Division in Divorce
      • Business Owner Divorce Tips
    • May
      • How Is Spousal Maintenance Calculated?
      • What Debt Am I Responsible for in a Divorce?
      • What Is Wasteful Dissipation and How Could it Affect My Divorce?
    • April
      • How to Rebuild Trust with Your Co-Parent After Divorce
      • Creating Consistent Routines for Kids After a Divorce
    • March
      • Why is High Net Worth Divorce More Complex?
      • Self-Care During and After Divorce
      • What Are the Advantages of Choosing Collaborative Divorce?
    • February
      • How to Talk with Your Kids About Divorce
      • Why You Should Consider a Prenup
      • Tips for the US Civics Test
    • January
      • How Domestic Abuse Changes the Co-Parenting Dynamic
      • What You Need to Know About DUI in Missouri
      • How Does Being Held in Contempt Work in Missouri?
  • 2019
    • December
      • These 5 Potential Changes Could Affect Your Immigration Status in 2020
      • Is Marriage Story a Realistic Portrayal of Divorce?
      • Attorney Nevada M. Smith Selected to Super Lawyers® in Missouri and Kansas
      • Winter Break Custody
    • November
      • How to Prepare for Your Child Custody Hearing
      • Debunking the Most Common Divorce Myths
      • How to Cope with Your First Thanksgiving After Divorce
    • October
      • Trick-or-Treating with Your Goblins After a Divorce
      • Under What Circumstances Can Spousal Support be Terminated?
      • Signs Your Marriage is Headed for a Divorce
    • September
      • Is DACA at Risk?
      • K-1: The Fiancé(e) Visa
      • What Is a No-Fault Divorce?
    • August
      • Emergency Deferrals Denied by Trump Administration
      • How Do You Qualify for a Green Card?
      • Upholding Court Orders After a Divorce
    • July
      • 4 Ways to Create an Effective Long-Distance Parenting Plan
      • What Marital Situations Are Grounds for Annulment?
      • How to Bring Your Foreign Spouse to Missouri
    • June
      • What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
      • How to Successfully Co-Parent with Your Ex-Spouse
      • Can I Relocate with my Child After Divorce?
    • May
      • Can Cheating Impact Alimony in Missouri?
      • Divorce, Child Custody & the At-Risk Child
      • Is Domestic Violence a Deportable Offense?
    • April
      • How to Co-Parent During the Summer
      • Common Mistakes Made During the Divorce Process
      • How to Handle Your Divorce at Work
    • March
      • Wrong Reasons to Stay Married
      • Is My Prenuptial Agreement Invalid?
      • Traffic Stops & Arrests: Know Your Rights
    • February
      • 5 Changes That Will Affect Legal Immigrants in 2019
      • 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Immigration Forms
      • How Remarriage Affects Alimony & Child Support in MO
    • January
      • 3 Ways To Prepare for a Divorce
      • When Can A Child Custody Agreement Be Modified?
      • How Do I Know Which Visa I Need?
  • 2018
    • December
      • How Can I Seek Asylum in the U.S.?
      • 5 Useful Apps for Co-Parenting
      • How Can Parents Lose Custody of Their Children in Missouri?
    • November
      • Divorce & Property Division: Who Gets What?
      • 3 Tips for Sharing Custody This Holiday Season
      • How To Establish Paternity in Missouri
    • October
      • What is the Waiting Period for Divorce in St. Charles?
      • How Divorce Can Affect Green Card Holders
      • U.S. to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners to Diplomats
    • September
      • The Truth About Diversity Visas
      • Legal Aid Spreads Thin as ICE Targets Small Businesses for Large Raids
      • The Dormant Dangers of DIY Divorces
    • August
      • Modifying Spousal Support in Missouri
      • DACA Timeline
      • Trump Calls for Stricter Immigration Laws After Mollie Tibbetts' Murder
    • July
      • The Challenges of Stepchild Adoption in Missouri
      • 3 Tips for Surviving Divorce in Your 20s
      • Is My Foreign Protection Order Enforced in Missouri?
    • June
      • Domestic Violence: How To Get Out
      • How To Co-Parent Successfully
      • What is the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship?
    • May
      • How to Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce
      • Temporary Relief & Divorce: How It Can Help You
      • What Can I Do If I Was Deemed Inadmissible to the U.S.?
    • April
      • How Could an Uncontested Divorce Help You?
      • Do You Need a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
      • What You Need to Know About LGBT Adoptions
    • March
      • What Can I Do If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?
      • Am I Eligible for Naturalization?
      • Preparing for Divorce: Everything You Need To Know
    • February
      • What Does an Adoption Lawyer Help With?
      • Key Divorce Terms Everyone Should Know
      • What Happens If You Lie About Your Assets in a Divorce?
    • January
      • 4 Ways To Handle a High-Conflict Divorce
      • How To Prepare for Divorce From Your Abusive Spouse
      • When Can Child Support Be Modified?
      • Division of Unusual Assets during Divorce
  • 2017
    • December
      • Deportation Hearings - What You Need to Know
      • Why You Need an Attorney When Adopting Your New Spouse's Children
    • November
      • When Can a Marriage Be Annulled?
      • What to Expect During an ICE Visit
      • Co-Parenting Tips for the New Year
    • October
      • When to Contact an Immigration Attorney
    • September
      • Divorce After 50
      • Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce
    • August
      • Three Common Reasons People Get Divorced
      • How do I Recover Child Support Overpayment?
      • Is Dating During a Divorce a Good Idea?
      • Property Division Tips & Tricks
      • Using Social Media During Your Divorce
    • July
      • Types of Child Custody in Missouri
      • How the Trump Administration Affects Immigration
      • What to Include in Your Parenting Plan
      • Types of Spousal Maintenance
      • What Is Parental Alienation?
    • June
      • Will I Have to Go to Divorce Court?
      • Legal Separation vs. Divorce
      • How to Prepare for a High-Asset Divorce
      • Summer Break Custody
    • May
      • What to Do If You Can't Afford Child Support
      • Is Missouri a Community Property or Equitable Distribution State?
      • Know the Signs of Domestic Abuse
      • How to Become a Legal Guardian
    • April
      • How to Get a Restraining Order in Missouri
      • Missouri's Adoption Process
      • Fathers' Rights in a Divorce
      • The Benefits of Mediation
    • March
      • How Is Child Support Calculated in the State of Missouri?
      • Children in Divorce: A Parent's Do's and Don'ts
      • Move-Away Cases: Relocating After Divorce
  • 2016
    • December
      • I Started the Divorce Process Can I Still Hire an Attorney?
      • 5 Essential Tips for Surviving Work During Divorce
    • November
      • What Should I Do with My Wedding Ring After a Divorce?
      • 5 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
      • Helping Your Children Deal with Your Divorce
    • October
      • Dividing Debt in Divorce
      • How to Give a Proper Deposition in Your Divorce Case
    • August
      • When Does Alimony End in Missouri?
      • Changes in Missouri Visitation Laws Favor Shared Parenting
    • July
      • 3 Most Common Divorce Myths
    • April
      • What Is Legal Separation?
    • March
      • The Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
    • February
      • Who Gets the House After Divorce?
    • January
      • What Do Missouri Courts Consider in Child Custody Matters?
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