Columbia Family Law Group, LLC

Not very many of my clients come out of their divorce better off financially than when they went into it. Visit our blog to learn more about reckoning and how to prepare for it.

Judges are human too. Sometimes, they make mistakes! Visit our blog to read more on the importance of being in control of your own case.

A contempt motion is a motion filed in family court when the other parent doesn’t obey a court order. The court order is most often based upon the agreement of the parties but sometimes is based upon solely a prior order entered by the judge. Visit our blog to learn more!

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A common question we get in January is whether the client we previously consulted with in the fall should go ahead and file for divorce. First, no one can tell you what you should or shouldn’t do. Only you know what is best for your situation. Read our blog to learn more!

In Missouri divorce courts the court cannot divide property that no longer exists at the time of trial. Read our blog to learn more!

The coronavirus pandemic has caused all of us to experience uncharted territory. During these hard economic times child support may need modifying. Read our blog to learn more on the reasons to file motions on modifying child support.

Click the link below to read our blog about filing Adult Orders of Protection in Missouri. https://www.columbiafamilylawgroup.com//how-to-file-an-ad/

Wow. Really makes you think, doesn’t it? #autismawareness

Click the link to see what Amy Salladay has to say about the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it's impacting custody exchanges.

Are you worried about how to keep up with your child support? If you live in Missouri, child support can be increased or decreased if you can prove that there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances which makes your current child support amount unreasonable. Our office does FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATIONS to help you determine whether you need to modify your current child support obligation. Gather up all your income information and call the office to schedule a video chat or phone consultation.

What does the COVID-19 Stay at Home Order mean for Custody Exchanges? On March 24, 2020, both the City of Columbia and County of Boone announced Stay at Home Orders which require people to remain in their homes whenever possible for the next thirty (30) days in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. There are exceptions for essential activities such as drive-through restaurants, gas stations, pharmacies, banks, and grocery stores. What does this mean for exchanging childr...en during this time? One of the "essential" activities under the Stay at Home Order is any activity that is "essential for a parent with legal custody to transfer physical custody of a child." This means you can and should continue to follow all court orders with respect to exchanging children. Not only should you, you MUST follow court orders with respect to exchanging your children. If you are a parent who has been denied custody or visitation and you have not been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please call us to help with enforcing your custody order. We are accepting consultations through Skype, Zoom, or phone call. You can schedule a consultation directly on our website today. #COVID19 #custody

Are you at home and not feeling safe with your significant other? If you live in Missouri and fear for your physical safety, you can get a Judge to issue a restraining order that forbids that person from contacting you or coming near your home, work, or school. These orders are being entered despite closures related to COVID-19. You can get a restraining order even if you are not married to your significant other. A restraining order stops the abuser from communicating with y...ou in any way, including following you, speaking in person, phone call, text message, or mail. For more information, please give us a call today or schedule a phone or video chat appointment directly on our website. Please also review our blog post regarding filing orders of protection. https://www.columbiafamilylawgroup.com//how-to-file-an-ad/ #domesticviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #COVID19

Make sure your family knows what to do in the event something happens to you. Our office prepares a simple will, healthcare power of attorney, and durable power of attorney for finances for a flat fee of $599. Contact Kelly Wallis at Columbia Family Law Group LLC today.

If you are like many Missourians right now, you may be working from home and finding yourself with more time on your hands than normal. Perhaps you're that person who needs to get divorced, but you haven't had time to deal with it yet. Maybe you just need some advice on what divorce, custody, or child support modification would look like but scheduling a consultation with a lawyer is tricky because of your work schedule. While access to contested court dockets is non-existe...nt right now, that doesn't mean you can't proceed with filing your case, particularly if an agreement can be reached. This is also a good time to find out what your rights are. Wondering how to meet with a lawyer right now? We offer phone conferences, Zoom meetings, and Skype calls. We'll be happy to go over all of your questions and explain the process to you. We want you to know that moving on in a time of crisis is still possible. For more help or to just find out what your rights are, please contact our office or schedule online on our website.

Moving on in times of crisis, schedule a video or phone consult with us today!