Handling a Wide Range of Family Law Matters
Our law firm — the Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie, P.C., with locations in St. Joseph and Liberty, Missouri — uses over 20 years of experience to handle even the most complex family law cases. We take a sophisticated team approach based on integrity and a drive for results. This gives us an edge in high-stakes matters, including division of million-dollar estates or large family businesses, as well as protracted custody battles.
But our lawyers are also well-equipped to handle more routine matters. Because we work closely with our family law clients, we are able to tailor our approach to their personal needs. This is true for a wide range of issues:
- Divorce: We represent couples throughout northeast Missouri whose marital situation has led to a need for divorce.
- Alternatives to divorce: We understand that some clients are seeking solutions other than divorce. Mr. Ritchie can discuss other solutions with you. As a Christian who has been through a divorce himself, Mr. Ritchie is sensitive to the issues facing clients in this very difficult time of their life.
- Division of property in a divorce: This can be an area of contention for divorcing spouses. Our law firm handles even the most complex property division issues.
- Paternity: When a child is born out of wedlock, the parent's rights and responsibilities need to be established. These include custody, visitation, and support — all of which will have a significant and lasting impact on the child's future. A father's legal rights and obligations must be established, and we can help. When a father's legal rights and obligation must be established, we can help.
- Child custody and visitation: We represent mothers, fathers and grandparents in matters related to child custody and visitation in Missouri.
- Guardianships and adoptions: When a guardianship must be established or a step-parent adoption is necessary, we can shepherd your family through the legal process.
- Child support: Determination of child support can be more difficult than imagined, especially in situations where parents own a business or derive income from non-traditional sources.
- Modification of existing court orders: When a family's needs change, existing court orders can be modified to suit them. We can help you explore your options.
- Post-Trial Motions and Appeals: If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a family law matter, it may be necessary to quickly file a post-trial motion to remedy a potential problem. If it cannot be remedied in that fashion, an appeal to a higher court may be the best course.
Contact the Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie, P.C., by calling 816-396-8334 or toll free at 866-621-8229. You may also complete our online contact form to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney.
