Finding a Missouri Divorce Lawyer, Missouri Custody Lawyer, or Missouri Child Support Lawyer for Men

The following is general information which you can use to help you find a Missouri divorce, custody or child support lawyer for fathers. As is the case with many things, the very best way to find a Missouri family law attorney is to ask others you know who have been through divorces or other family law situations in Missouri, and to get referrals from them. However, this is not always possible. In that case, you will want to contact Missouri bar associations and legal organizations for recommendations and referrals. You can find these organizations online, through a local library, or with our Directory of Legal Agencies and Resources for All 50 States for only $19.95 with instant download!

Generally speaking, when contacting an Missouri bar or other association to find a Missouri divorce lawyer, it will be helpful for you to briefly explain your situation, why you need a Missouri lawyer, which party you are, and whether you are filing a new case or this is an existing Missouri child custody or child support case (and if the latter, what stage of your case you are in), so that they can best match you with the most appropriate Missouri lawyer.

Make sure to emphasize that you need someone who is familiar with and believes in childrens' needs to have an ongoing relationship with their father after divorce. You should also ask them how they select their referral lawyers and, if appropriate to your situation, whether they have any sliding-scale fee programs or programs for low-income clients, as many state bar associations do offer such programs. Also be sure to ask about any law schools or other organizations in the area which may offer legal clinics or other practical or financial legal assistance for obtaining representation by a Missouri lawyer.

Also, don't turn up your nose at referrals to Missouri lawyers who seem like they may not specialize in family law. If they don't themselves practice family law, they can still be a great referral source to other Missouri lawyers who do practice family law. In fact they are sometimes the best referral source, as they know how good someone is, and have no reason to try to keep you as a client themselves.

Please remember that whenever there are issues relating to custody, timeshare (visitation) and child support in Missouri, it is always better to try to resolve them directly with your ex, between yourselves, or with a counsellor or mediator, than to go to court. But it is still critical to have a Missouri lawyer who understands the rules, requirements, and pitfalls of the legal system in Missouri. Your Missouri lawyer will act as your guide to help you navigate the terrain and negotiate successfully to arrive at a successful outcome for you and your children, within the framework of the various laws and legal quirks of the state of Missouri.