Family Law Attorney in Creve Coeur

Low Caseloads Mean Individual Attention for Divorce & Parenting Disputes

Divorce rarely affects only one part of family life. Decisions about parenting time can shape child support, while property division may intersect with spousal maintenance. Existing orders may also need modification or enforcement when circumstances change. We work with Creve Coeur residents to address these connected concerns through strategies tailored to their priorities.

Kallen Law Firm, LLC limits its caseload so we can give each client individualized attention. We take time to understand your circumstances, identify the decisions ahead, and explain your options under Missouri family law.

Call (314) 441-7793 to schedule a free initial consultation with our attorneys. We’ll discuss your concerns and identify a practical next step.

Divorce, Custody, Support, & Related Services

We represent clients from the beginning of a divorce or paternity case through disputes that arise after a final judgment. As a case develops, we organize relevant information, pursue negotiated terms when appropriate, and present contested issues in court when the parties can’t reach an agreement.

Our services include:

• Divorce: We guide clients through the contested and uncontested issues involved in dissolving a marriage.
• Child Custody & Parenting Time: We address legal custody, physical custody, parenting schedules, and parenting plans.
• Child Support: We handle support issues arising during divorce, paternity proceedings, and post-judgment disputes.
• Property Division: We address the division of marital property, debts, and other financial obligations.
• Spousal Maintenance: We represent clients seeking or contesting maintenance, Missouri’s term for court-ordered financial support between former spouses.
• Paternity: We handle proceedings to determine legal parentage and resolve related custody or support issues.
• Mediation: We prepare clients for this structured process, in which a neutral mediator assists the parties in working toward an agreement.
• Modifications & Enforcement: We address requests to change existing orders and disputes involving compliance with court-ordered obligations.

The issues involved may shift as a case progresses. A disagreement about parenting arrangements can raise child support questions, while new financial information may affect property division or maintenance negotiations. We consider how these concerns interact rather than treating each one as an isolated problem.

How St. Louis County Family Court & Mediation May Affect Your Case

The Family Court of St. Louis County is part of Missouri’s 21st Judicial Circuit. It handles domestic-relations proceedings involving divorce, custody, support, and related concerns. Required filings and procedures vary based on the type of case, the disputed issues, and any existing orders.

Creve Coeur Municipal Court isn’t the same as St. Louis County Family Court. Municipal court generally addresses matters arising under city ordinances, while domestic-relations cases proceed through the appropriate family court. We can explain which court and procedures may apply to your circumstances.

St. Louis County Family Court materials also outline mediation procedures for contested issues such as custody, parenting time, parenting plans, child support, maintenance, and property division. Whether mediation is appropriate depends on the case. When it is used, we prepare clients for negotiations and evaluate proposed terms before an agreement is finalized.