At the Law Offices of Susan L. Ward, LLC, we have been practicing exclusively in the area of family law for more than 20 years. In all legal matters, we utilize a client-centered approach designed to protect a client's rights, needs and goals. We take great pride in our methods and always seek to develop a strong attorney-client relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
We offer a full range of legal services related to divorce and marital dissolution, including: Divorce, Modifications of divorce decrees, Orders of protection, Child orders of protection, Adult abuse orders, Division of property, Custody agreements, Awards of child support, Awards of maintenance (alimony), Attorneys' fees, Marital torts.
We help parents throughout Greater St. Louis concentrate on maintaining a strong relationship with their children and minimizing the impact of a divorce. We do this while protecting our clients' rights regarding custody, parenting plans, child support and addressing all other issues that must be resolved.
We handle all types of domestic partnership issues, including disputes between same-sex couples. Domestic partnership agreements can be drafted that create a contractual relationship much like a marriage. These agreements attempt to secure domestic partnerships and alleviate much of the stress and uncertainty that result in cohabitation, both during the relationship and in the event of a breakup.
While divorce legally ends a marriage, the parties involved often need to cooperate on custody and visitation agreements, coordinate support payments, and fulfill other divorce decree orders. Sometimes, changes occur that require modifications to court orders.
Family law attorneys see domestic violence regularly. This national problem knows no economic or racial boundaries. Missouri has both civil and criminal laws protecting abused spouses. If you are a victim of domestic violence or have been accused of domestic violence, you should strongly consider retaining the services of an experienced attorney.