Missouri Divorce Lawyers and Child Custody Attorneys
The Columbia family law attorneys at Allen & Nelson, P.C. serve clients in a wide range of family and domestic law cases. The firm handles everything from simple, uncontested divorces to complex family law matters, including child custody disputes and contested property division and child support matters. With more than 30 years of experience, Truman E. Allen has the courtroom experience and knowledge to protect your interests in any family law case. Contact the firm by e-mail, or call 573-355-9561 or toll free at 866-563-0997 to schedule a consultation.
Family Law Practice in Central Missouri
The firm's family law practice includes many legal matters, including:
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Child support
- Division of property and debt in divorce
- Paternity
- Modification of custody, visitation and child support orders
- Spousal maintenance/alimony
- Legal separation
- Name changes
- Domestic violence and orders for protection
Equitable division of property does not mean dividing everything you own down the middle. Many things, from retirement accounts, to family businesses, to real estate, are not always easy to divide or to properly value. These complex issues require the attention of an experienced professional. The firm's family law attorneys have years of experience helping clients obtain favorable results in these difficult cases.
How long the divorce process takes can vary quite a bit, depending on your circumstances. For uncontested situations, the process can be done in as quickly as 30-90 days. Contested matters can take a year or more. It is important to have an attorney you are comfortable working with through these stressful issues. Good service and personal attention are important at Allen & Nelson, P.C.. Your case will receive the care it deserves from an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney. To arrange a consultation, contact the firm online, call toll free at 866-563-0997 or call 573-355-9561.

