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Keathley Law Office

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Operating Agreements – Llc, S, and C Corp., HOA – Home Owners Associations, Landlord and Tenant

“Meaning he explains on a level you can understand and respects your input.”

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Law Office of Mark Harford

Child Support, Probate, Estates

“Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, Mark Harford Law provides assertive representation when a reasonable solution is not practical. The principal attorney, Mark Harford, is prepared to take the case to court and fight for the client's rights. Meanwhile,...”

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Williams Legal Services

“As y our estate planning attorney, you can expect thoughtful, analytical, and thorough planning related to your family and finances. With my simple process, I provide the full range of estate planning services including strategizing, drafting, and th...”

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The Lampin Law Firm

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DWI Lawyers, Criminal Law, Traffic Law

“If you are looking for an attorney that you can trust and works on honesty, integrity and a general caring for their clients and community, I would HIGHLY recommend the Lampin Law Firm.”

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Grant, Miller & Smith

(46)

Divorce, Family Law, Juvenile Law

“If you are seeking a team who will listen to and understand your needs, and engage in zealous representation of your case, you've found the right place!”

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Rudman & Smith Law

(48)

Sleep
Case
Law Firm

“He showed a lot of attention and care about my case, even periodically checking up on the case after it was completed to make sure nothing new cropped up.”

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The Marks Law Firm

(49)

Family Law, Military Divorce, Support

“Amy Bender-Levy was working on my case in a very professional, respectful way and the same time I felt myself as a friend which helped a lot in a difficult time of my life.”

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Child Custody in Missouri: Understanding Sole vs. Joint Custody Missouri courts prioritize joint legal custody, where both parents share decision-making on the child's health, education, and welfare. However, sole custody may be awarded based on the child's best interests, considering factors like: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents' wishes & ability to facilitate a healthy relationship with both parents 🧒 Child's interactions & adjustments 🧠 Mental & physical health of parents 🚚 Relocation plans 👧 Child's maturity level & expressed wishes (if applicable) Facing separation? The Marks Law Firm, L.L.C.'s child custody lawyers in Creve Coeur, MO, can guide you through the process, ensuring your voice is heard and your child's best interests are protected. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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Flesner Wentzel

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Consumer Protection, Criminal Law, Small Business Attorneys

“You know you're in good hands when Erika is calling you from Intermission at the Fox theater on a Friday night to update you on your case or has to throw on her emergency slacks in a pinch for an unexpected hearing!”

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Brockmeyer Law Offices

(43)

Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Sports Law

“Brockmeyer to handle some pretty serious charges and when it was all said and done I walked out of court with no conviction and nothing placed on my record for the rest of my life.”

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Bardol Law Firm

(48)

Paternity, Divorce, Family Law

“They feel like family, make sure you are aware of everything going on in your case, and try hard to save you money during a time that can be difficult.”

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Shea Kohl Law

(48)

Probate, Nursing Home Abuse, Estate Planning

“I highly recommend this law firm for All your legal needs, very professional,yet personable, knowledgeable yet not condescending, makes it all in simple layman's terms so you understand just what is going on with your cases.”

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Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law

(48)

Visitation, Alimony and Spousal Support, Child Custody

“Brian is because both times that I met him we thought my case was almost over, and Brian was very honest, stating how much it would cost to hire him, and then how much it would cost since he would have to investigate the case Brian was hoping my case...”

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Haefner Law Office

(41)

Child Support, Uncontested Divorce, Contested Divorce

“Mark Haefner @ Hafner Law Office has the recognition, education, experience, and the staff to make your navigation through our judicial system one made with confidence.”

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The Aranda Law Firm

(48)

Divorce and Legal Separation, Child Custody and Support, Child Support Collections

“Once you know what you want, you should have someone that is professional, communicative and excellently skilled to represent your interests and goals.”

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Kallen Law Firm

(45)

Call
Child
Team

“Craig, Joe, and Rachel were always there for me, communicating well through email, phone calls, or in person, and they continuously made me feel optimistic.”

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The Smith Law Firm

(48)

Personal Injury
Questions
Understanding

“There is so many great things to say about Neil, however, it's important that I keep this short so that u are able to quickly call and get yourself taken care of.”

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Byrnes Law Firm

(42)

Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury

“He gives representation that gets results, as his years of building rapport and respect with colleagues and others within the judicial system is evident.”

FAQs

Q: HOW ARE PROPERTY AND DEBTS DIVIDED BY THE COURT?

Missouri is an equitable distribution state. This means that the court will divide marital assets in a way that is thought to be fair. Do not make the mistake of believing that equitable is synonymous with equal. Fair, according to the court, could mean that one spouse receives much more than the other.

Q: HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED?

The income, support costs, and percent of custody from both parents is stated on Form No. 14 Child Support Amount Calculation Worksheet. This worksheet is used to help the courts determine how much, if any, the non-custodial parent must pay to the custodial parent. If either parent disagrees with the amount set forth by the court they can ask the court to adjust the amount. The parent must show just cause in requesting an increase or decrease.

WILL I BE ABLE TO LOWER THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT I PAY BASED ON THE INCOME OF HER NEW SPOUSE?

The non-custodial parent can ask the court to review a child support order if the custodial parent experiences a change in financial situation. This could be due to remarriage, inheritance, change in careers, or a variety of factors. It is ultimately up to the court to decide whether or not the child support amount is decreased.

Q: HOW DOES THE COURT CALCULATE ALIMONY IN A MISSOURI DIVORCE?

Alimony, also known as maintenance, is a payment that is made from one spouse to the other in order to provide both with a livelihood that is similar to that they experienced while married. Alimony is generally only provided when one member is unable to maintain financial expenses. There is no specific calculation for alimony payments in Missouri. Judges take this issue on a case-by-case basis. However, in many cases, alimony payments are modifiable, meaning that they can be altered as the spouse who is being supported gains education or training in order to gain employment.

You can find more info on the FAQ page of our website.

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The Carson Law Firm

(45)

Trust
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Case

“He drug this out for as long as he possibly could but Leigh stayed on top of it and was finally able to get the judges assistance to finally end my case to my favor for the most part.”

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Boehmer Law

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Traffic Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law

“Adrian is very detail oriented and professional, as well as very accessible and always takes time to respond thoughtful and diligently to my questions.”

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Goldson Hoekel

(46)

Child Support, Divorce, Divorce Defense

“I am happy with the results of child support, modification requested to the court , thanks to the attorney Hoekel, experience , and knowledge we won the”

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ROC Law

(34)

Bankruptcy, Family Law, Criminal Law

“Also, very personable and caring, by far the best experience I had while visiting an attorney, he genuinely cared about me as a person, you cannot get that treatment from just anyone!”

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Jones Family Law Group

(43)

Grandparents Rights, Divorce, Marital Agreements

“She and the whole staff at Jones Family Law were excellent to work with; also the fees were very fair and I never doubted they were using their time efficiently.”

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Smith Law Offices

(44)

Money
Team
Questions

“Nevada Smith not only did a great job for me with my divorce, but he stuck with me through the whole process and didn't let my ex walk or step all over me, he made sure that I got all the money that I was deserved, and then some, he really showed me ...”

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Cavanagh & Associates

(24)

Job
Custody
Divorce Lawyer

“I did very little research in dire need to hurry and find a divorce lawyer…& by the grace of God Jack & Eka happen to be the ones that I ended up sitting across from & talking to, to start my process…& I say the grace of God because not at all was th...”

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Best Adoption Lawyers in Chesterfield, MO

The highest-rated Family Formation Law companies out of 181 vetted & reviewed in the Chesterfield area.

Keathley Law Office

Law Office of Mark Harford

Williams Legal Services

The Lampin Law Firm

Grant, Miller & Smith

Rudman & Smith Law

The Marks Law Firm

Flesner Wentzel

Brockmeyer Law Offices

Bardol Law Firm

Shea Kohl Law

Langley Law Firm/ Divorce and Family Law

Haefner Law Office

The Aranda Law Firm

Kallen Law Firm

The Smith Law Firm

Byrnes Law Firm

The Carson Law Firm

Boehmer Law

Goldson Hoekel

ROC Law

Jones Family Law Group

Smith Law Offices

Cavanagh & Associates

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