
St. Louis, Missouri Child Custody Attorneys
Helping you Establish and Defend Child Custody & Visitation Rights in Missouri

At one time, courts in America ordered cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all child custody plans that gave divorced fathers visitation every other weekend. Those times have passed. Now divorcing parents have greater control over the amount of time they spend with their children. For this reason, it is important to work with a St. Louis child custody lawyer who understands the importance of your relationship with your child.
Experienced Representation for Complex Custody Issues
What Makes Our Firm the Right Choice for You?
- We have represented hundreds of separating parents, including professional couples.
- We offer our clients flexible appointments, including evening and weekends at request.
- We do not apply a "cookie-cutter" approach; rather, unique and creative solutions.
- We are highly recommended by past clients and have 55+ years of combined legal experience.
We can represent both mothers and fathers who are seeking custody and visitation of their child. Our St. Louis child custody lawyers understand that the outcome of a child custody case can affect a parent's relationship with a child. When you need a strong advocate on your side to protect your interests, we're here for you.
We can help protect your rights and your children's best interests. Contact Kallen Law Firm, LLC at 314.441.7793 to start discussing your case with a child custody attorney in St. Louis, MO today!
What is a Missouri Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan is a document that is written and submitted to the court outlining details such as custody, visitation, decision making rights for medical and education, and how disputes will be handled between the parents. Both spouses can submit their own parenting plan or they can submit one that they had drafted together. This is a requirement by the state of Missouri.
What is Legal Custody in Missouri?
Legal custody refers to who has the legal power to make decisions for the welfare of the child.
Missouri recognizes two types of legal custody:
- Joint legal custody
- Sole legal custody
In most cases, legal custody will be divided between both parents, allowing either parent to make decisions regarding medical treatment, education, financial matters, or general welfare of the child, but the courts have great flexibility in how they determine legal custody. A St. Louis child custody lawyer can help parents determine the best way to handle ongoing decisions about the legal custody of the children.
