Every family law case is different. At Lecour Family Law, we provide individualized services tailored to your needs. We will coordinate with you to determine the most valuable resources for your case. These may include counseling services, psychological evaluations, parenting evaluations, and co-parenting resources.
We understand the importance of developing a relationship with each client. Understanding your specific goals and needs is central to our process. Our firm prides itself on offering individualized services to each client we represent. By taking the time to get to know you, we can identify potential issues and provide solutions to ensure a favorable outcome for your case.
Family Law Services in Missouri
Family law covers issues such as divorce, child custody, adoption, and paternity. When you become involved in a family dispute, you need an attorney who is compassionate and experienced. The attorneys at Lecour Family Law, are strong advocates for families experiencing legal difficulties. We provide the following services for our clients:
Alimony
Will you be receiving or paying alimony? According to Missouri law, two circumstances constitute need. A spouse entitled to maintenance must lack sufficient property to provide for their reasonable needs, and that spouse must be unable to support themselves through adequate employment. Regardless of which side of the issue you are on, we will ensure the proper amount and type of alimony is pretty determined.
Child Custody
Determining what happens to children following a separation is often the most challenging and emotional part of the process. As experienced family law attorneys, we work to protect your rights as a parent and your child's best interests.
Child Neglect & Endangerment
Custody disputes concerning child neglect, abuse, and endangerment allegations are critical. We strive to protect the rights of children and parents involved in these cases.
Child SupporChild Support
Calculating child support payments is more complex than you may think. Several factors go into calculating child support in Missouri. Our years of experience can help ensure you receive the right about of child support
Custody & Support Modification
We help clients pursue and oppose modifications to their child custody agreement. We can help you pursue changes in visitation rights and child support in response to significant changes in circumstances.
Divorce
We help clients with every aspect of the divorce process and will gladly answer any of your questions. We strive to pursue a favorable divorce judgment that protects your legal interests.
Domestic Violence
As experienced family law attorneys in St. Charles, we represent clients who have suffered domestic violence. This includes those who have experienced domestic abuse from a spouse or partner and those who have been served protective orders.
Grandparents’ Rights
Missouri has a specific statute for grandparents who want to establish their legal rights to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren. We can advise you on your rights and the options you have under the law.
Marital Property Division
Before finalizing your divorce, your marital debts and assets must be divided. We will help you seek fair and appropriate distribution of your property during your separation.
Parental Relocation
There is a specific legal procedure that child custody-bearing parents need to follow when they want to relocate. We can guide you through every step of this complicated process.
Paternity
If you are involved in a dispute concerning child custody or support, we can help you establish paternity to reach a fair outcome.
Stepparent Adoptions
Stepparent adoptions can be pursued if the birth parent no longer has an active role in the child's life. If you want to pursue a stepparent adoption, we can help you navigate the process in the court system.
Uncontested & Contested Divorce
In a divorce, you either agree or disagree with the other party on the issues surrounding your separation. We will work with you to determine the most appropriate type of divorce for a mutually agreeable outcome.
Visitation
If you are unsure about your visitation rights, we handle all visitation issues related to divorce and paternity. We also help grandparents establish visitation rights.
Contact Lecour Family Law Today
When you need help with a sensitive family law matter, the Lecour Family Law can advise you on your options and represent your best interests. We represent clients throughout St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. Call 636-685-0440 to schedule a consultation.
Faqs
Family law includes divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, alimony, adoption, domestic violence, property division, visitation rights, and more. Lecour Family Law provides comprehensive support across all of these areas.
We begin by getting to know you and understanding your goals. Based on your unique circumstances, we may recommend resources such as parenting evaluations, counseling, or co-parenting programs to build the strongest case strategy.
Alimony (or spousal maintenance) is awarded when one spouse lacks the property or ability to meet their reasonable needs and cannot support themselves through employment. We help ensure the correct amount and type of alimony is determined fairly.