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Update on Missouri's Bill Clarifying Divorce During Pregnancy (as of March 14, 2026)
The Missouri General Assembly has passed legislation to clarify and protect the right of pregnant individuals to finalize a divorce or legal separation, removing a long-standing judicial practice that allowed judges to delay finalization until after birth (often to address custody/support first). This change addresses a decades-old interpretation of state law that effectively barred final dissolution during pregnancy in many cases.

Kirby Minor
Mar 142 min read


5 Powerful Shōgun Series Quotes - from Lees Summit Divorce and Custody Lawyer
This Lees Summit Divorce and Custody Attorney's 5 favorite and powerful Shōgun quotes (from the 2024 FX series) that resonate deeply with the mindset needed for Missouri custody battles—especially high-conflict cases in Jackson County where strategy, patience, honor, and child-centered focus determine the outcome. These lines aren’t just dramatic; they capture the exact principles that win (or lose) parenting time, modifications, contempt enforcement, and alienation fights.

Kirby Minor
Mar 113 min read


Shōgun Lessons: Samurai Strategy Meets Missouri Family Law Litigation -Lee's Summit Divorce Attorney
This Lee's Summit Divorce Attorney's favorite series, FX’s Shōgun (2024), isn’t just a gripping historical epic — it’s a masterclass in strategy, honor, patience, and survival amid chaos, betrayal, and power struggles.

Kirby Minor
Mar 114 min read


Bushido: The Samurai Code and Its Timeless Relevance to Family Law Litigation (a Lees Summit Divorce and Custody Attorney's Perspective)
In the heat of Missouri divorce and custody litigation—particularly high-conflict cases in Jackson County—there is often no room for hesitation, half-measures, or moral compromise. The courtroom becomes a battlefield where the stakes are your children’s stability, your financial future, and your ability to remain a meaningful parent. Bushido, the unwritten code of the samurai that guided Japan’s warrior class for centuries, offers profound lessons for navigating these modern

Kirby Minor
Mar 104 min read
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