We are proud to announce that The Center for Family Law has once again been ranked as a  Tier 1 law firm  in St. Louis in the areas of  Family Law. Firms included on the "Best Law Firms" list for 2024 by  U.S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers®   list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings, were released on November 2, 2023, are based on client ..read more

Navigating family law can be a complex and daunting process. That's why the recent Missouri Bar Family Law Conference brought together Missouri attorneys in the field to share insights and best practices. Attorneys at The Center for Family Law were among the presenters and in attendance at the 23rd annual conference held in Branson, Missouri. Their presentations focused on managing client expectations, initial consultation, drafting documents, case management, and grandparent visitation, third-party custody, and guardianships. Initial Consultation & Managing Client Expectations   To ..read more

The Center for Family Law is proud to share that Ann Bauer has been named the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Collaborative Law--Family Law in St. Louis by Best Lawyers in America.  This is Ann's second time receiving this recognition.  "Lawyer of the Year" honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction. This is Ann's 10th year being recognized on the Best Lawyers list. For 2024, she was included for her work in family law, family law mediation, and co ..read more

In 2023, the firm bid farewell to attorneys Penny Robinson and Alan Zvibleman, and we cannot help but feel a mixture of emotions. It is indeed a bittersweet moment for our firm and all those who have worked with these family law champions. Penny and Alan have been an integral part of our firm, dedicating their time, expertise, and compassion to those in need of their guidance and support. Their commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for families facing difficult situations has been unparalleled. Their passion for family law and unwavering dedication to their clients have impacted ..read more

Congratulations to Courtney and all of the BAMSL Law Day 2023 Award Recipients.  The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) has selected attorney Courtney Green as one of three attorneys to receive the 2022-2023 Young Lawyers Division Award of Merit (YLD). This award is given to YLD members to recognize their service to the organization. Courtney has been a YLD board member since 2020, serving as chairperson of Read Across America and chairperson for Motion for Kids. This is Courtney’s second time receiving the YLD Award of Merit. The Firm could not be more proud of Courtney’s ..read more

Whether you are considering divorce or in the middle of a contentious custody case, it is important to understand the different types of child custody so that you can create a parenting plan that works best for you and your family.  Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody – What’s the Difference?               Legal custody   refers to the rights and the obligation to make decisions about a child.  The types of decisions can include choices such as: education, religious upbringing, non-emergency medical decisions or procedures, extracurricular act ..read more

What Happens To Debt After Divorce? Who is Responsible? What You Need To Know. You and your spouse may have accumulated debts of various types during the course of your marriage. If so, you are probably concerned about how to divide those debts and what the consequences will be if the debts are not paid, particularly if you do not trust that your spouse will be responsible about making payments.  If a debt was undertaken by you and your spouse jointly (generally the case for home mortgage and car loans, and often the case for credit cards), you and your spouse probably are jointly and ..read more

Trisha McCulloch joins The Center for Family Law as an Of Counsel Attorney.  The Center for Family Law is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Trisha McCulloch. Trisha will be based in the St. Charles office, which has recently moved to 415 N. Second Street in the historic district of St. Charles. Her legal assistant, Diane Koenigsfeld is also joining the firm.      Trisha joins the firm after successfully running her own family law practice, TEM Law, LLC, in St. Charles since 2015. Prior to that, she practiced family law with her father-in-law in St. Charle ..read more

AFCC/AAML Families are facing daily challenges in managing life in a new reality. With long histories of working to assist children and families who experience separation and divorce, The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) have provided a joint statement of guidelines for separated parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you have questions or concerns, please contact a family law attorney for more guidance. Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic ..read more

A custody proceeding can be an incredibly stressful and anxiety-provoking time for not only you but also your child. When a Guardian ad Litem or "GAL" is appointed to your case, the GAL will become a new person in your and your child’s lives. Below are some tips & guidelines for interacting with your child as they work with a GAL. The GAL is the child’s legal representative and, as such, may examine, cross-examine, subpoena witnesses, and offer testimony on behalf of the child at any hearing or trial. However, the primary role of the GAL is to make recommendations as to what he or she be ..read more