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Moniteau County Divorce Attorneys
Moniteau County Divorce Attorneys
Missouri Divorce Lawyer Assisting Clients in Moniteau County
Are you thinking about the possibility of filing for divorce in Missouri? Do you need assistance planning for divorce and understanding the process of dividing marital assets and debts? Have you been served with divorce papers and need representation? Our experienced Moniteau County Divorce Attorneys are here to assist you with all aspects of your Missouri divorce.
Common Divorce Issues in Moniteau County
Missouri divorces can involve many different kinds of legal issues, and the particular elements of your case may depend on factors that are specific to your marriage and separation. Common divorce issues we handle in Moniteau County include but are not limited to the following:
- Filing a petition for divorce in Missouri or responding to a divorce complaint;
- Division of marital property, including high net worth divorces and cases involving business assets;
- Issues concerning spousal maintenance, including seeking maintenance or paying maintenance, or understanding the tax consequences of paying or receiving support;
- Best interests of the child factors for awarding sole or joint legal or physical custody in your child custody case;
- Income shares model for calculating child support obligations in Missouri; and
- Modifying existing divorce orders, such as spousal maintenance, child support, or child custody.
Understanding Moniteau County Property Division
Property division occurs in nearly every Missouri divorce case in Moniteau County under Missouri law. It is important to understand how property distribution works. First, the court will classify property either as separate (or nonmarital) property or marital property. Only marital property will be divided in a divorce. Generally speaking, all assets acquired prior to the date of marriage, excluded from property division through a prenuptial agreement, or received by a spouse during the marriage as a gift or inheritance will be separate property. Otherwise, most property acquired after the date of marriage will be classified as marital property and will be divisible.
Once the court determines what property must be divided, it will consider many different factors to decide what an equitable distribution of the marital property looks like.
Minor Children from the Marriage in Moniteau County
When spouses in Missouri share minor children from the marriage, their divorce case will also involve matters pertaining to their children — child custody and child support.
The court will consider the best interests of the child in awarding custody to one or both parents. Then the court will determine each parent’s child support obligation based on the income shares model that Missouri uses.
Seek Advice From a Divorce Attorney in Moniteau County
Whether you are in the early stages of considering divorce or your divorce case is underway, it is extremely important to have representation from one of our experienced Moniteau County divorce attorneys. We know how complex and emotionally difficult divorces can be in Missouri, and we will do everything we can to help you plan for divorce and to make the divorce process go as smoothly as possible. Contact Scott A. Hamblin for more information about the services we provide to clients getting divorced in Moniteau County and throughout the Jefferson City area.
Scott A. Hamblin
Criminal Law Case Result
DUI Charges Dropped
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
Family Law Case Result
Mother Achieves Sole Custody
A mother was seeking sole custody of her children following a divorce. The father refused to cooperate, leaving the client in a difficult situation as she felt as though her children didn’t have a voice. Scott recognized her need for an advocate and carefully listened to the children’s wishes, which conclusively helped the client achieve sole custody of her children and protected their best interests.
Criminal Law Case Result
Client Charged with Drug Possession Received a Reduced Sentence
A client from Fulton was accused of drug possession as a result of a home search. While drug charges may potentially be filed as a Class C felony involving severe consequences, Scott was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence. Ultimately, the client faced significantly smaller penalties compared to the initial charges.
Family Law Case Result
Divorce Client Avoids Court
Scott assisted a defendant in a particularly challenging divorce case in which the other spouse was not cooperating. Scott was able to help the client avoid court through an aggressive legal approach to resolve all outstanding disagreements while maintaining the client’s long-term needs.
Criminal Law Case Result
Client Charged with Assault Deemed Not Guilty
One client sought legal assistance after an altercation with another individual in Jefferson City. The client was arrested on assault charges despite allegedly not starting the fight. Since an arrest can lead to life-altering penalties such as being terminated from employment and serving jail time, Scott was able to build a solid legal defense in the client’s favor and argued in favor of the client’s innocence.
Family Law Case Result
Grandparents Receive Visitation Rights
A grandparent sought visitation rights to his grandchild after the parent tried to block him. Scott takes grandparents’ rights very seriously, and so he devised a strategy to help the grandparent set a visitation schedule. Scott developed a strategy to show that the child’s best interests were fulfilled through the grandparent’s ability to visit the child, helping push the case towards a resolution in the client’s favor.
Personal Injury Case Result
Injured Client Receives Compensation
Scott assisted a client who was injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. The defendant claimed that the opposing party using their phone at the time of the crash, and Scott emphasized this claim to show that the other driver was at fault for the client’s injuries. The case concluded with the client receiving the necessary compensation for medical bills following a long hospital stay due to injuries.
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What Our Clients Say
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I have been working with Mr. Hamblin for almost one and a half years and consider him to be one of the finest Lawyers I have ever done business with. Mr. Hamblin’s understanding of Missouri law is to say the least encyclopedic. His areas of expertise are broad and far-reaching. While working with Mr. Hamblin…
Excellent and Committed
Scott was efficient and knew his stuff. Very thorough and committed to our family. He had worked on two different cases for us and did an excellent job. No regrets!
ONE AWESOME ATTORNEY
I called Mr. Hamblin to represent my family member. When we went in to have a meeting, Mr. Hamblin was very honest said he felt that he could represent him and help with the matter that he had been charged with. I was so glad that I had contacted Mr. Hamblin on this matter, because…
Upfront and Honest
Very upfront and honest about the potential outcomes of my case.
Cannot Thank Scott Enough
Scott Hamblin represented my son in a high-profile case. Scott was highly professional throughout the course of the proceedings, prompt and thorough in answering all of our questions and, most importantly, was very prepared when he represented my son in the courtroom, which resulted in a very favorable outcome. Our family cannot thank Scott enough…
Cared Enough to Really Fight
Mr. Hamblin succeeded in winning a child custody modification case for me that most lawyers I spoke with wouldn't even take on. Many told me that modifying a child custody agreement was nearly impossible. Due to the changes at my children's Father's house and the toll it was taking on their mental health, my children…
Life Saver!
I am so grateful that I hired him, he gave me hope to overcome my fear and anxiety. Now my case was dismissed because of his hard work. Thank you so much Attorney Scott. May God bless you, and keep continuing to save people's lives!!!
Exceptional Representation
There are no words to express how grateful I am for the opportunity to be represented by Mr. Hamblin. I have enjoyed working with him and his assistant, especially through some of the most challenging moments of my life. Selecting someone to handle your case can be a very difficult decision to make, but even…
Couldn’t Have Asked for Anyone Better!
I got stuck between a rock and a hard place in my situation as was in need of help. Scott was appointed to be via public defender for a federal case and I could not have wished for a better lawyer and overall individual. He would show up for me while I was incarcerated on…
Compassionate and Honest
Scott is a very compassionate but honest man. I have known Scott for 10+ years. I met him while fostering children with Cole County Children's Division. When he became the adoption lawyer for Cole County Children's Division in 2007 my husband and I were one of the first to use him to become adoptive parents…
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