If you are facing a divorce, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced Rolla divorce attorney early on. I, Scott A. Hamblin, serve couples and families in Missouri as a divorce lawyer. I know the divorce process is complicated, but with my professional legal counsel, you can resolve your divorce effectively and efficiently. I always work to ensure the needs of you and your children remain at the forefront of the case.
My experience has taught me that every divorce is as unique as the people involved. Nevertheless, there are some basic issues that exist in many divorces, including:
When couples are able to agree on all of the issues in their divorce, either on their own or with the help of their attorneys, they may be able to file an uncontested divorce. However, when there are disputes about one or more issues, divorcing couples may be required to ask the court to rule on the matter. I encourage couples to seek a reasonable divorce settlement through negotiation or mediation, but I am also prepared to pursue litigation when necessary.
When parents separate, decisions must be made about the child’s care and living arrangements. Missouri generally encourages parents to share physical and legal custody unless there is a compelling reason not to, such as a history of domestic violence. As an attorney who handles both family law and criminal matters, I am experienced in addressing all facets of these complex cases.
In many cases, one parent will have what we think of as primary custody, meaning the child spends the majority of their time with one parent, and the other will have a visitation or parenting time schedule. I have seen this arrangement work well for many families. However, I also help couples craft more personalized agreements that suit their family’s unique needs.
In a Missouri divorce, your marital property (the assets and debts you acquired as a married couple) will be distributed between the two of you in a way that is fair, but not necessarily equal. If you’re not able to come to an agreement with your divorcing spouse regarding this division, the court will have the authority to divide your property for you while taking several important factors into consideration. These factors include:
Divorce is complicated, and the results of your divorce will reverberate into you and your children’s future for years to come. As a dedicated divorce attorney with decades of experience, I have the compassion and knowledge to skillfully advocate for your case’s best possible resolution. I’m here to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact my office and request a consultation today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My husband and I hired Mr Hamblin for a criminal matter that happen to me by accident I had some issues that happen and I have never been in any trouble. However I did some research on criminal defense attorneys and Mr. Hamblin named appeared. I did some research on him and found that he…
Scott handled two cases for me and was great. Scott has great bedside manner and answered all my questions to where I could understand them. He is a class A attorney and I would recommend him to anyone.
Fabulous attorney!!
Scott did a great job handling our custody case. He fought for us every step of the way and got things done quickly. He even refunded over half of our retainer because he got the case handled quicker than expected. I would recommend him to anyone.
Scott is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer. Gives his 100% on every case.
I'm not sure where the one star review came from, but Scott is a wonderful attorney! He did such a great job, didn't rush me in my consultation and helped me win my case! Thanks again Scott!
Helped my family with a variety of issues!
Scott Hamblin represented my company in a civil litigation. He was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. His incredible passion to do the very best for his clients was not only apparent it was effective when we were able to gain the results we were looking for. I highly recommend Scott Hamblin for your legal needs.
My husband and I have used Scott as our lawyer for adoption , he was very professional as well as caring in the case. He also helped us with our personal Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, and our Health Directives. He is very thorough and explains everything step by step, and answers any questions you…
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