Family law issues typically involve high-stakes matters that affect many parties. The issues are usually delicate and deserving of the highest quality of legal representation. Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke works with clients on every family law matter, always working to achieve the optimal resolution.
For assistance with family law matters, reach out to a Missouri Law firm with a proven track record of optimal outcomes for clients. Reach out to Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke.
Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke is a law firm dedicated to our clients’ needs. For decades, our attorneys have worked diligently in all manners of family law affairs to obtain effective solutions for our clients. Your specific circumstances matter to us. Family matters are rife with emotion, and you need calm and pragmatic advice in such circumstances. We listen carefully to your story so that we can truly well serve you as attorneys.
When you choose us, you choose a firm with:
Whatever your needs may be, we’ve got the attorneys to handle them. Contact us today for a consultation and take the next step toward peace.
There are no family law issues our firm cannot handle. For years, we have represented clients in virtually every family law issue that may arise. As our client, you can depend on personalized, effective service at every stage.
Divorce is one of the most trying and strenuous times of many people’s lives. Spouses need qualified representation to help ensure that they come through the divorce in an optimal position under the circumstances.
Even when parties agree on most or all of the issues surrounding divorce, seasoned family law counsel is still highly recommended. The consequences of an unfavorable ruling or judgment can damage a life for years.
As your legal team, we will vigorously represent you in matters relating to:
We’ll also explore alternative dispute resolution options, such as mediation, instead of court when necessary.
Mediation is an alternative method to resolve legal disputes, including those arising during a divorce and other family law matters. It is a non-adversarial setting controlled by a mediator who seeks to bring both parties together in agreement.
Mediation can save time and money in many situations but may not be appropriate for all couples seeking divorce. It is typically optional. However, the court may order mediation under certain circumstances.
If mediation is in your future, the divorce lawyers at Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke can prepare you and safeguard your interests during the process. We’ll work with you to help you come to agreements with your spouse while protecting your future.
There is no question that children need financial support. The question after a divorce is “Who pays what?” In every child support case, the best interests of the child prevail.
However, the rights of parents are also important and do not simply disappear, even though they are typically subordinate to the best interests of the child or children involved.
When you come to Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke for help with child support issues, we immediately set about ensuring that your financial interests are taken into account. We’ll work to prevent unreasonable child support orders against you or push to recover child support when an obligated spouse has not paid.
Child custody in Missouri involves physical and legal custody of a child. Legal custody refers to the decision-making power over a child, and physical custody refers to the physical location of the child and their home.
In child custody cases in Missouri, either the mother or the father or both may be granted sole or joint legal and/or physical custody. The court is prohibited from making a custody decision on the basis of sex, age, or race. However, judges do take numerous other factors into consideration when making child custody decisions, such as:
The courts may consider far more factors when making a child custody decision. Remember that certain factors may carry more weight, depending on the circumstances.
For example, domestic violence and criminal activity weigh heavily against a parent and outweigh many of said parents’ better qualities. If both parents are problematic, a third party may be granted custody.
In many situations of divorce, separating the household means depriving one of the spouses of valuable monthly income. Spousal maintenance is ordered to prevent one party to a divorce from suffering a significant reduction in quality and standard of living.
However, it is never automatic. Instead, parties seeking maintenance must prove their financial need to the satisfaction of the law and the court.
When negotiating or litigating maintenance with a family business involved, there are special considerations which only an experienced lawyer knows how to address.
If you need financial support during or after your divorce (support may be awarded during divorce proceedings), our spousal maintenance lawyers are ready to build a strong case for support for the maintenance you deserve.
Everyone knows that the rich use prenuptial agreements to protect their wealth. What many do not know is that prenuptial agreements do more than protect assets; they can also be used to provide instruction on how to proceed when certain trigger events occur. Post-nuptials are similar agreements but are signed after a marriage is entered into.
These agreements are often frowned upon by those who do not fully understand their utility. With a valid pre- or post-nuptial agreement, parties are free to decide on many issues and processes that occur during divorce, including:
To be enforceable, however, pre- and post-nuptials must be fair, reasonable, and reasonably understood by both parties. The courts will strike down an overly oppressive pre- or postnuptial agreement or one that smells of fraud.
The family law lawyers at Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke understand the stakes involved in marriage decisions. They work closely with our clients to ensure their agreements are fair and truly reflect their desires.
Just because a judge ordered it doesn’t mean someone is going to do it. Spouses failing to obey court orders relating to family law matters is not new. There is nothing novel about one spouse waiting in vain to receive court-ordered child support.
Fortunately, the law has some teeth in this area. Ex-spouses who fail to meet their financial family law obligations can face all manner of consequences, including:
The state can even charge a person with a felony if they fall six or more months behind their obligation. Regardless of what the state does, we’ll pursue missed or short spousal or child support payments on your behalf.
Family law issues can negatively affect many areas of your life and the lives of your loved ones. To protect yourself from the many negative outcomes of these matters, you need an experienced family law attorney. Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke is ready to take your call and discuss your case. Call today to schedule a consultation
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