The Best Family Lawyer in Kansas City

At Jacobs Alexander Law, LLC, we are committed to helping clients resolve their legal problems through focusing on what we believe to be essential philosophies for a family law practice. We believe that intense preparation and effective communication will help our clients achieve the best possible outcome given their situation. We apply these philosophies in every area of family law we address and with every client, whether the needs are a monthly maintenance revision or a multi-million dollar property agreement.

When you choose our firm to represent you in your family law matter, we will diligently prepare your case. We will sit with you to get your view of events and learn the facts of your case. We will examine these facts from all angles, analyze as related to the law and recommend a solid course of action for your case.

Our team believes that effective communication is a significant factor in success in our cases. We keep an open line between our clients, our team, and any other party involved. Our open lines of communication also means that you stay apprised of what is happening with your case until we reach the end point. Our firm handles a variety of issues in our family law practice, including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, third-party custody, grandparent rights and minor guardianship.

Practice Areas:

• Divorce
• Grandparent Rights
• Custody
• Third-Party Custody
• Child Support
• Minor Guardianship

For four decades Gunn, Shank & Stover, P.C. has been providing comprehensive legal advice and advocacy to its clients in the greater Kansas City area. Our firm offers a wide range of legal services, including all aspects of business, litigation, appellate advocacy, bankruptcy, collections, creditor’s rights, foreclosure, income tax, real estate, land use, local government law, family law, employment law, estate planning, probate, personal injury, criminal and traffic.

All of our attorneys are committed to providing high-quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services to our clients. We take great pride in offering a full range of legal services to our clients at costs usually associated with smaller firms. As a full service firm, we have the experience, dedication and resources to meet all of your legal needs.

Our representative clients include individuals, small and large businesses, financial institutions, local governments and real estate developers. The basic procedure for a divorce proceeding is that one party files a petition to dissolve the marriage. This can generally be done in the county where the husband or wife lives (if the parties are separated and live in different counties).

There are, however, various rules as to which county is proper, if there are children. For example, if the parties separate and if one parent moves to a different county and takes the minor children with him/her, then the original county is the proper county in which to have the divorce filed unless the parent taking the children has lived in the new county for over 90 days, then that county is the proper county.

Areas of Practice:

• Criminal Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Family Law
• Traffic Law

Family law cases in Kansas and Missouri often involve issues and can be mentally and emotionally exhausting when attempting to litigate on your own. Our attorneys will be your dedicated legal guides, and can effectively and efficiently resolve your family law case.

Family law disputes involve personal and intimate details and may lead to emotional conflicts between spouses, separated parents, and other family members. The attorneys at Fisher Law LLC guide clients in Missouri and Kansas through these challenging legal issues with compassion, empathy, and expertise.

At Fisher Law LLC, we intentionally center our legal practice on the needs and goals of our clients. We will help you decide the best course of action specific to your case, and provide zealous representation throughout the entirety of the process.

Our family law attorneys are highly experienced and use a detail-oriented approach to get the best possible results for our clients. We are compassionate and down-to-earth legal counsel who will manage the stress of your case enabling you to focus on moving forward with your life.

The attorneys of Fisher Law LLC have been recognized for their legal expertise and zealous advocacy with numerous awards, and are often asked to speak on the intricacies of family law. We recognize that every client faces a different struggle and each case needs personalized legal strategies.

Our attorneys give clients individualized representation to ensure every stage of their case moves smoothly through the legal process. We will professionally negotiate on your behalf and aggressively represent you in the courtroom.

We are a comprehensive family law firm that can assist you with many family law matters, including but not limited to: divorce planning, filing, and property division; maintenance or spousal support; child custody, parenting time, relocation, and child support; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; adoption; guardianships; domestic violence and orders of protection; and appellate actions.

Divorce and Child Custody are two of the most volatile and emotional situations anyone will ever encounter. The Fink Law Firm takes these matters seriously and understands what you are feeling. There are many options when facing divorce or a custody dispute. Knowing your options can help the healing process. We want to assist you and help you understand your rights.

Preparation is Key in Family law. “Successful” family law litigation, like any other litigation, is dependant upon how well you and your lawyer prepare for trial. But most family law matters do not need to be litigated to this extent. We believe in results that count. We recommend that parties do their best to mediate matters to avoid unncessary litigation expenses.

Disputes often arise concerning parenting rights. These disputes often result in litigation over which parent, or even grandparent, will have care, custody and control over their children or grandchildren. The term “Best Interest of the Child” is the benchmark for determining the rights of the parents. Parents oftentimes will overlook this standard and pursue what is in their own best interest, to the detriment of the children and the other parent.

PRACTICE AREAS:

• ACCIDENT & INJURY
• BANKRUPTCY
• CONSUMER RIGHTS
• CRIMINAL DEFENSE
• FAMILY LAW

In the wake of a legal crisis, whether unforeseen or expected, you will need the support, guidance, and knowledge of a skilled legal professional on your side. At Davis | Family Law, our Kansas City family lawyers have over 33 years of legal experience and have consistently demonstrated the ability to successfully help individuals and families navigate the complicated process of divorce.

At Davis | Family Law, our family attorneys pride ourselves on being a family’s rights law firm. We know that there are complex decisions that must be made during a divorce or family-related legal dispute. These decisions could be emotional and life-changing.

Our firm helps men and women throughout the Kansas City area and all of Missouri understand their legal rights as parents and helps them do the right thing for their children. If you are involved in a divorce or complex family law matter, your rights and your children’s safety are of the utmost importance.

Family law matters are almost always emotionally fueled and it can be incredibly easy to act upon these emotions. Though it may be tempting to act swiftly or make snap decisions, we take the time to educate you about your rights and inform you of all the potential risks or rewards associated with your choices.

Navigating the family court system is possible, but will require the immediate attention of a qualified and experienced legal professional. Our Kansas City family law firm offers clients more than 33 years of experience and a steadfast commitment to exceptional client service.

Our divorce lawyers make it a priority to serve you and your family during one of the most emotional and overwhelming times. Our legal team recognizes that every family situation is unique and presents its own distinctive set of legal and practical challenges.

Family law is a deeply personal area of the legal system. It determines your life, your family structure, and your ability to grow and support yourself financially. In many cases, family law conflicts require you to talk about details of your life no one else knows about or understands.

When you work with a family law attorney, you need someone on your side who can hear your story without judgement and who will focus on fighting for all that you deserve. Solo practitioner, Christen D. Shepherd, is highly experienced. As an industry-recognized attorney known for her passion and commitment to her clients, Ms. Shepherd is an attorney with your best interests at heart.

When you work with her, your future is her priority, and she goes above and beyond to pursue your rights and best outcomes. Family law issues rarely stop with a single process. For instance, a divorce often requires extensive property division and co-parenting agreements.

You need to focus on finding an attorney who will bring passion and commitment to your full family law needs. At Christen D. Shepherd Law Office, we help you understand the full extent of your legal needs, evaluate your options and make a fully informed decision about your future.

Our Practice Areas:

• Divorce & Spousal Support
• Child Custody & Support
• Adoption & Guardianship
• Modifications & Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Other Family Law Issues

At Broussard and Ruhlman, P.C., we take pride in building strong lawyer-client relationships. We build these relationships on clear and honest two-way communication. When you have something to discuss with us, we listen. When there is something you need to know, we tell you.

We set clear expectations based on the law and the facts of each case. We see no value in creating false hopes. There should be no surprises during the legal process. Our clients trust us, and that is why they continue to come back to our law firm whenever they have a legal problem.

They refer family members, friends and colleagues to us. Our firm is led by attorney S. Beau Broussard, who has been listed as a Rising Star in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, and has received the 2015 Client Distinction Award. Andrew has joined Beau to form Broussard & Ruhlman, P.C.

At Broussard & Ruhlman, P.C., we believe that careful preparation and hard work can lead to positive results in even the most complex family law cases. If you are looking for a lawyer, you are probably in the midst of a very emotional conflict. Maybe you are worried about protecting your assets.

Maybe you are worried about protecting your relationship with your children and making sure the costs of raising them are covered. In this state, it can be tough to deal with all the decisions you have to make. You might not even know where to start. We are here to guide you in the right direction.

We will listen to you and prepare a legal strategy that makes sense based on the facts of the case, based on the law and based on your specific goals. We will work hard to push that strategy forward to achieve the right results for you.

Practice Areas:

• Divorce and all related matters such as property division
• Child Custody issues arising from divorce or paternity actions
• Child Support issues arising from divorce or paternity actions
• Modification of Child Custody and Child Support Agreements
• Paternity cases
• Domestic Violence and orders of protection
• Grandparents rights in Relation to Child Custody
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Stepparent Adoptions and other Forms of Adoption

When divorce, child custody and other family law issues rear their ugly head, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed, stressed and frustrated about the road ahead. It’s a feeling I know all too well, having gone through a divorce myself. I’m attorney Angelo C. Banks, and the guidance I give on family law issues isn’t just backed by my legal experience, it’s backed by personal experience.

I understand the legal and emotional challenges you are facing, and I know how to navigate them through collaboration and compromise. Your family situation is likely complex enough. You don’t need overly complicated legal jargon overwhelming you more and causing more frustration. When you sit down with me, you will always get straight talk in language you can understand.

If something still isn’t clear, feel free to ask me as many questions as you need to understand the situation at hand and your options. While serving in the United States Air Force, I had the opportunity to work with and manage soldiers from a wide array of familial backgrounds.

Going through a divorce or custody dispute is difficult for the whole family. I am Angelo Banks, founder of Banks Law Firm LLC, and I’m not just speaking as an attorney. I have experienced the difficulties of divorce from numerous perspectives. I was a child when my own parents got divorced, and I have since been through a divorce myself.

The good news is that you can and will get through this, and I will be here to guide you. My personal and professional experiences allow me to empathize with what you are going through while also knowing how to help you move forward.

Practice Areas:

• Divorce (contested and uncontested)
• Separation agreements
• Division of property and debts
• Child custody
• Child support
• Spousal support (alimony)
• Father’s rights
• Stepparent adoptions

We know that legal action can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing you help in language that you can understand. If you don’t feel like you understand your options, just ask, and we will work to find an explanation that works for you. The first step is for us to work with you and come up with a plan to get the results you need.

Through our understanding of the law and your understanding of the circumstances, we will craft a path to success. Don’t wait! Contact us to set up a consultation. Let us help you figure out what your best next steps are. The sooner you have a plan of action, the better your chances of taking the correct steps to get the results you want.

Practice Areas:

• Father’s rights
  Fathers tend to believe that Mother’s rights are superior to their own. This is simply not true. Father’s have the same and equal rights as Mothers under the US Constitution.
• Auto accidents
  Some commercials make you think that you will win $100,000’s of dollars for an auto accident. Usually, most of this money is for medical expenses and future medical expenses.
• VA disability benefits
  Veterans commonly think that their current physical ailments are not service-connected. However, a good number of these are what we call “secondary to a service-connected disability”.
• Child support
  Some people misunderstand that 50/50 physical custody will make child support go away. This is flat-out wrong. Child support can still be ordered with a 50/50 custody arrangement.
• Parental rights
  It is commonly misunderstood that a parent can simply “give away” their parental rights in order to avoid child support. But, the only ways that can occur is through State intervention and removal of rights or through adoption by a new husband or wife, not a boyfriend or girlfriend.
• Marital assets and debts
  Judges will divide the marital estate equitably. Extra-marital affairs do not automatically give one spouse superior financial claims over the other. Generally, all property and debts gained during the marriage are marital assets and debts.

Family law covers a wide range of legal matters. When it comes to family law, Alfano Law Firm takes a different approach. We put focus on your children, their needs, their interests, and how we can meet your child’s needs through healthy parenting. Going through a divorce or legal separation can feel overwhelming. There are a variety of factors that must be considered such as child custody and child support, property and debt division, spousal support, retirement and more.

Alfano Law Firm handles both contested and uncontested divorce matters. We further offer limited representation for those who just need some guidance on reading, writing and understanding legal documents. Alfano Law Firm also offers mediation services to help resolve the issues at hand prior to going to court. There are numerous issues that can arise during the divorce process and every divorce is different.

An attorney can guide you through the legal process and advocate to get you what you are entitled to. We will be your advocate. We can guide you through the legal process and will handle your case with civility. Some of the services we provide include:

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Modifications (Changes to Judgment)
• Domestic Violence
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Grandparents Rights
• Third Party Custody
• Mediation & Collaborative Family Law
• Guardian ad Litem