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Columbia, Missouri Divorce Lawyer

Ending a marriage is one of the hardest things you will ever go through, and you should not have to face it alone. As a divorce lawyer in Columbia, Missouri, I help clients across Boone, Callaway, Randolph, Howard, and Cooper Counties work through every part of the process, including property division, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance.

I focus on family law and family-focused estate planning in Mid-Missouri, so I know how Mid-Missouri courts handle divorce and what it takes to reach a fair, lasting result. My goal is to help you move past this difficult time quickly, with a solution you can live with, so you can get on with your life in peace rather than in court.

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FAQ

Missouri is a no-fault state. The only ground for divorce is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” meaning there is no reasonable chance of reconciling. You do not have to prove your spouse did anything wrong.

By law, a Missouri court cannot finalize a divorce until at least 30 days after the petition is filed, and that waiting period cannot be waived. An uncontested case may finish shortly after, while a contested case can take several months or longer depending on the issues involved.
Missouri follows “equitable distribution,” which means marital property is divided fairly, though not always equally. The court weighs factors such as each spouse’s circumstances, contributions, and the arrangements for any children.
Many divorces settle without a trial. I work to resolve your case by agreement whenever possible, but I am fully prepared to advocate for you in court if that becomes necessary.
Possibly. Missouri courts can order maintenance based on one spouse’s need and the other’s ability to pay. I can review whether it may apply in your situation.