At Carson & Coil, we understand that your children mean everything to you and that you are willing to fight for them. We also understand that divorce and custody litigation is hard on children and often creates new problems and lasting animosities. We regularly go to court, but our goal is to resolve custody disputes, not "win" them.
Our family law attorneys are leaders in their field, and they bring both legal knowledge and a pragmatic approach to issues involving custody, co-parenting and financial support. Located in Jefferson City, we practice in surrounding counties of central Missouri and have litigated complex and high-conflict custody cases statewide.
Missouri Custody and Visitation Attorneys
Our child custody team is led by attorneys Carla Holste and Lori Levine, both of whom have served as chair of the Missouri Bar's Family Law Section. They have decades of combined experience in the complex and emotionally tangled legal issues of divorce and child custody:
- Contested custody and visitation
- Workable parenting schedules
- Child support determination, modification or enforcement
- Modification of parenting time
- Parental relocation
- Paternity suits and fathers' rights
- Adoptions
- Grandparents' rights
We believe that both parents should be actively involved in the child's life unless there is a history of abuse or neglect. We work with parents to negotiate a balanced parenting plan that provides structure and stability for children and fosters communication and cooperation between parents.
However, we understand that the other parent may not be rational or willing to negotiate and that some parenting disputes must be decided by a judge. We always position our clients for trial while artfully pursuing the amicable resolution that avoids a courtroom showdown.
Jefferson City Child Custody Attorneys
In or out of court, child custody demands a lawyer armed with knowledge, creativity and litigation experience. Contact us today to discuss your situation.
