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Osage County Divorce Lawyers
Osage County Divorce Lawyers
The Osage County Courthouse is located in Linn, Missouri which is the county seat of government. There are a number of cities and towns located in Osage County including Argyle, Belle, Chamois, Freeburg, Linn, Meta and Westphalia. There are a limited number of divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers and family lawyers located in Osage County, Missouri due to the population of Osage County. Many people who live in Osage County work in Jefferson City, Missouri. Many people in Osage County contact our office to assist them with their divorce, child custody and child support cases. Our experienced family law attorneys regularly represent people in their divorce and child custody cases in Osage County, Missouri.
Divorce Lawyers Representing Clients in Osage County, MO
From our law office in Jefferson City, Missouri, our divorce lawyers represent clients in Osage County, Missouri. It’s a short drive to Linn, Missouri for court. In order to represent our divorce clients efficiently, we allow our clients the option of in-person meetings, phone conferences, and sometimes video conferences. Divorce cases generally involve a number of issues:
Divorce: Divorce cases involve a myriad of legal issues. Oftentimes, getting the divorce is the easy part of the case compared to the other issues that must addressed including the division of the marital assets and debts, determining child custody, and addressing child support.
Property Division: As part of the final divorce judgment, the court is required to divide the marital assets and marital debts and award to each spouse his or her separate property. Sometimes this process is done through an agreement between husband and wife. On other occasions, the court will divide the marital assets and debts at a trial.
High Asset Divorces and High Net Worth Divorce: While the population of Osage County may be smaller than some of the surrounding counties, there are a number of families that have significant assets resulting in high net worth divorces occurring at the courthouse in Linn, Osage County. There are large family farming operations in Osage County. Crop farming operations also have significant assets including combines, tractors, and farm implements. Many family have acquired land through inheritance. Osage County has generational wealth that is transferred and passed down through the family. There are significant tracts of real estate that are used for cattle farming operations.
Child Custody: Child custody is a subject that is frequently litigated in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Children are an important part of our lives. Parents are willing to fight to obtain custody of their children. Sometimes parents are able to reach an agreement as to who should have custody and the amount of time the children will spend with each parent. But there are also times where the parents do not agree. In cases where the parents do not agree, the court must decide the outcome.
Child Support: Child support is a means to provide financial support to a parent to assist that parent in raising a child. The courts take into consideration the income of both parents in determining child support. The idea is for a child to benefit from the income of both parents as if the child was living in the same home with those parents. There are laws that apply to the court determining child support.
Family Law in Linn, Osage County
Residents of Osage County can file their adoption, divorce, child custody case, child custody modification, child support case, and paternity case at the Osage County courthouse. Our family lawyers are familiar with the Local Court Rules for Osage County because our lawyers regularly practice in Osage County. The Local Court rules that apply to divorces in Osage County also apply to Franklin and Gasconade counties. In addition to divorce cases, we also handle a variety of other family law matters in Linn, Osage County, Missouri which include:
Child Custody Modifications: A child custody modification is a court proceeding whereby a parent seeks to change a prior court ordered custody schedule. Just like an initial child custody determination, whether done in a divorce proceeding or as part of a paternity case, parent may agree to a custody schedule. Other times, the judge must decide the outcome of a child custody modification. There are legal requirements in order to proceed with a child custody modification which are different than those during an initial divorce or paternity case.
Child Support Modifications: A child support modification can be heard by the court in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. There are legal requirements to change or modify a prior order for child support. The court must have the financial evidence to be able to modify a prior judgment for child support. Our experienced child support lawyers regularly practice in before the judges in Linn, Osage County, Missouri.
Adoptions: Not every lawyer that practices family law is an experienced adoption lawyer. You will want an experienced adoption lawyer to represent you in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Our experienced adoption lawyers practice in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Our adoption attorneys are well versed in adoption law, and speak on the subject regular as part of training panels for both foster and adoptive parents.
Paternity: A paternity case involves a court declaring a man to be a father of a child. A paternity action filed in Linn, Osage County, Missouri can be filed by the child’s mother or a man who believes that he is the father of the child. Paternity cases, like almost every other court case, can be resolved by an agreement between the parties or by the case proceeding to trial. The main issue to be decided is whether a specific man is the father of the child. After paternity is established, then issues of child custody and child support are also usually determined.
Change of Name: A change of name case is what it sounds like which is the legal process of changing a person’s name. An adult can seek to change her name. A child, acting through a parent or legal guardian can also seek a change of name. A change of name is filed at the Osage County Courthouse.
Prenuptial Agreements: A prenuptial agreement is a legal documents signed by two people before becoming married. The purpose of the prenuptial agreement it to protect assets that are already owned from later being classified as marital property. Marital property is subject to a property division in a divorce.
Child Custody Lawyer in Linn, Osage County, Missouri
There are not many child custody lawyers in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Our child custody lawyers regularly practice before the judges in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Our experience handling child custody cases before the judges in Osage County allows us to be able to provide our guidance and insight in assisting you with your divorce, child custody or paternity case. While the statutes in Missouri are the same whether you are trying your child custody case in Linn, Missouri or elsewhere, the law allows each judge to exercise her or his discretion. And each judge has their own thoughts when it comes to exercising that discretion.
Contact Divorce Lawyer for Representation in Osage County
From our office in Jefferson City, Missouri, our experienced divorce lawyers will assist you with your divorce in Linn, Missouri. Our family lawyers are experienced in all aspects of family law. Scott Hamblin has litigated cases for more than two decades in counties throughout Missouri including divorce and child custody cases in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Scott has appeared before numerous judges in LINN and is knowledgeable of the Local Court Rules in Osage County. Please contact Scott to assist you with your divorce, child custody or family law case.
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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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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…
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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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