by Thurman Law Firm | Apr 2, 2012 | Thurman Law Firm
Some common misunderstandings frequently heard when discussing the use of trusts are “we’re too young to have a trust”; “we don’t own enough for a trust”. Many individuals, and even some practitioners, believe young families with children don’t need trust based...
by Thurman Law Firm | Mar 9, 2012 | Thurman Law Firm
When society hears the term “frivolous lawsuits” we have been trained to act like Dorothy when the Wicked Witch says “I’ll get you my pretty!” How we have developed that fear and attitude towards the Court System is beyond me. The framers of our Constitution gave us...
by Thurman Law Firm | Feb 17, 2012 | Thurman Law Firm
On February 14, 2012 the Missouri Supreme Court invalidated a 2010 Ethics Reform Law because of the procedure that was followed in passing it. Among other things, the legislation that was struck down required candidates for the legislator and State wide offices to...
by Thurman Law Firm | Feb 13, 2012 | Thurman Law Firm
In a case involving custody of children, the court is not focused on finding the best parent. Instead, the court is guided by the principal of finding what is in the best interest of the child. Unfortunately, the definitions of what constitutes a good parent and...
by Thurman Law Firm | Feb 9, 2012 | Thurman Law Firm
What District am I in? That is a question that even causal political observers in the State of Missouri have to keep asking. The State has seen a rash of litigation with regards to our U.S. Congressional boundaries, our State Senate boundaries, and now our new State...
by Thurman Law Firm | Oct 28, 2011 | Thurman Law Firm
October is Domestic Violence Month Domestic violence is abuse directed toward a spouse or domestic partner; usually violence by men against women. Physical and sexual assault may be one aspect of the abuse; however, many other tactics and actions are used by...
