- DivorceThe vast majority of divorce and family law cases can be resolved with settlement. But due to circumstances sometimes beyond your control you may prefer to take your case to trial. We’re here to help and ready to try your case. We have the experience to win.
- Child SupportChild support orders can be entered administratively by the State of Missouri’s Family Support Division, or by a judge in the Circuit Court.
- Child Custody and VisitationTechnically called “dissolution of marriage” in the State of Missouri, it can involve up to four central issues: child custody, child suppport, maintenance, and property/debt division. We handle everything from simple, flat-fee divorces to the most hotly contested cases.
- Paternity
- Spousal SupportMaintenance, or “alimony”, is awarded when the recipient is unable to meet his or her own reasonable needs through employment or other financial resources, and the other spouse is capable of paying maintenance. Specifically, you can potentially recover maintenance if...
- Legal Separation
- Annulment(1) He and the child's natural mother are or have been married to each other and the child is born during the marriage, or within three hundred days after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, declaration of invalidity, or dissolution, or after a decree of separation is entered by a court; or
- Wrongful DeathThe laws regarding who can file a wrongful death lawsuit vary from state to state. Generally, the immediate family members of the deceased, such as a spouse, children, or parents, can file a lawsuit. In some cases, other individuals such as domestic partners or dependents may also be able to file a lawsuit. In some states, a representative of the estate of the deceased may be allowed to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the beneficiaries.
- Sex CrimesVictims of sexual abuse and sexual assaults can potentially bring claims without filing lawsuits. Even when a lawsuit is necessary, we can take steps to protect your identity
- FraudSome federal laws prohibit consumer fraud. For example, Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) (15 USC §45) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. This applies to all companies and persons engaged in commerce, including banks.
- Theft
- Identity TheftCongress passed the Fair Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) to protect credit and debit card users from identity theft and scams. When too much card information is printed on a cardholder’s receipt, that information could more easily be accessed by people trying to scam, impersonate, or phish, the cardholder.
- ProstitutionTrafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) amended in 2008. Allows victims of sex trafficking, going back to 2008, to bring claims for civil damages. Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery in which an individual, often a minor child, is forced into prostitution. This is different from sex work, in which an adult individual voluntarily chooses to do this work.
- Workers CompensationSometimes it stems from an honest mistake. But in many situations the employer wants to cut costs at the expense of the worker. For example, a company does not need to contribute anything to social security for an independent contractor. The company doesn’t need to provide workers compensation coverage to an independent contractor.
- Property DamageAn auto accident claim is a legal process that allows individuals who have been injured in a car accident to seek compensation for their damages from the at-fault party or their insurance company. The claim can cover various types of damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
- Personal InjuryA third party insurance claim for personal injury is a legal process that allows individuals who have been injured due to someone else's fault to seek compensation from the at-fault party's insurance company. This type of claim is typically filed when the at-fault party has liability insurance that covers injuries caused by their actions.
- Medical MalpracticeThere is no cap on the amount of damages that can be awarded in Missouri, except in cases of medical malpractice, where non-economic damages are capped at $400,000.Description text goes here
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesIf you are bitten by a dog, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even minor bites can become infected, and more serious bites may require stitches or other medical treatment. In addition, you should report the bite to the local animal control agency or police department, as they may be able to identify the dog and take appropriate action to prevent future attacks.