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Criminal Law180
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law180
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury325
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law247
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy273
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Immigration52
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Business Law236
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law121
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law91
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property259
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law45
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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All Family LawDivorce 133Child Support 65Custody 86Spousal Support 10

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·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Evans & Dixon Llc

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Watkins Law Office Pc

·Dardenne Prairie, MO·Attorneys
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Edwards & Assoc

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Hale Robinson & Robinson

·Kansas City, MO·Attorneys

Hale Robinson & Robinson is located in Kansas City, MO and is dedicated to providing quality services in the following practice areas: Support Attorney Kansas City MO, Paternity Attorney Kansas

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Thomas, Birdsong, Mills, McBride & Osborne, P.C.

·Rolla, MO·Attorneys

Thomas, Birdsong, Mills, McBride & Osborne, P.C. is a full-service trial law firm focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, wills and estate planning, and family law in Rolla and throughou

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The Law Offices of Kenneth P. Carp

·Bridgeton, MO·Attorneys

The Law Offices of Kenneth P. Carp in Bridgeton, MO.

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Missouri Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Missouri
Missouri adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Irrevocable after signing absent fraud/duress.
Maintenance in Missouri: How It Works
Missouri calls it maintenance. Awarded only when the receiving spouse lacks sufficient property to meet reasonable needs AND is unable to support self through employment.
Annulment in Missouri
An annulment in Missouri declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, fraud.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Missouri
Missouri child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Public-policy statement favoring frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with BOTH parents — but no automatic presumption for joint custody.
Child Emancipation in Missouri
Missouri child emancipation generally requires age Common-law or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Missouri
Missouri child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. 60 days written notice.
Child Support Calculations in Missouri
Missouri calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Missouri
Missouri unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Missouri
Missouri collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Missouri
Missouri does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in Missouri
Missouri family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Missouri
Missouri is a pure no-fault state — divorce is granted on the basis of an irretrievable breakdown. No fault grounds are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in MO cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in MO?

There are currently 86 custody lawyers listed in MO on CGMIMM.