Divorce is an extremely difficult process for most people and families. Divorce and family law is one of the few areas of the law which is emotionally charged. The emotions triggered by divorce are countless but may include acceptance, anger, denial, jealously, and vindictiveness, all of which naturally complicate a divorce proceeding. For example, if a wife or husband has filed for divorce, but the other spouse wants to save the marriage (reconcile), then there is likely to be some difficulty in resolving the divorce. A divorce may involve other issues of family law including child custody, child support, spousal support, insurance, the division of certain assets and liabilities, the division of retirement accounts, selling a house or land, and any number of other factors. The divorce issues become more complicated if during the marriage there has been domestic violence, substance abuse such as alcohol abuse or drug abuse, adultery (affair or cheating), emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or financial hardships.
Divorce does not always have to be complicated. Hiring an experienced divorce lawyer can make a significant difference not only in the outcome of your case but in helping to alleviate some of your stress and anxiety. Scott Hamblin is an experienced divorce attorney. From his law office in Jefferson City, attorney Scott Hamblin has represented hundreds of fathers, mothers, husbands and wives as their divorce attorneys. Scott’s substantial divorce and courtroom experience enable him to provide advice and options in assisting you with your divorce and issues of child custody, support and division of property. Understanding your options so that you can resolve your divorce by a compromise settlement agreement and parenting plan will help you control the outcome of your case and minimize your divorce lawyer fees. But not every divorce or custody battle can be resolved by a compromise agreement. If settlement negotiations fail, then Scott is always prepared for trial. Scott is an accomplished divorce lawyer having appeared and tried numerous divorce cases in family courts throughout Missouri. Scott is well-respected by his peers and the judges before whom he appears. From his law office in Jefferson City, attorney Scott Hamblin and his team of family and divorce lawyers represent clients throughout mid-Missouri including, but not limited to Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, and Pulaski counties.
Scott is a husband and father. He understands family and the implications that a divorce can have on a family. Scott will visit with you and advise you not only about working through your divorce, but how your divorce and parenting plan can affect you and your children in the future. Scott’s compassionate staff is available to assist you.
People generally agree that it is easier to get married than get divorced. A divorce settlement is a process whereby spouses can reach an agreement to resolve their divorce without the anxiety, delay, and expense that often accompanies a trial. At trial evidence is presented to the judge. The judge listens to the evidence and then makes the decision about what happens. A divorce settlement allows spouses to decide how they will resolve their divorce instead of leaving the decision up to a judge; a settlement eliminates the anxiety, risk and uncertainty of how a judge might rule at trial. A divorce settlement is also generally less expensive than a trial because time is not spent preparing for trial and avoids the time spent in the courtroom for the trial.
Working out a divorce settlement is an option when both spouses agree the divorce should occur and that spouses are also reasonable about what they want. All settlement agreements must comply with Missouri law and must be approved by the court. An experienced divorce lawyer will ensure that the agreement complies with the legal requirements for court approval.
Reaching an agreement becomes more challenging when both spouses want the same thing. The emotions that accompany a divorce can also sometimes create an obstacle to working out a settlement. For example, one spouse may not want the divorce. A spouse may still file for divorce even if the other spouse does not want the divorce, but reaching a settlement is more challenging. An experienced divorce attorney is an asset when facing these types of challenges.
Contact Scott today to schedule your appointment to obtain more information about your divorce case.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
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…
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…
Scott is a great lawyer, will do what he says! He will work his tail off for you. It was a long 2 year divorce, but I am so glad he was representing me. Very fair and doesn't overcharge for his services. I can now say he is my friend, not only my 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 Hamblin is a great lawyer. He has assisted me in my divorce and custody issues over the past three years. He is easy to work with and has always kept me informed/involved in my cases, as they progress.
If I ever again need any legal advice, I will ask Scott Hamblin every time. Scott was my divorce/child custody attorney. I was extremely happy with him. He cares about his clients and always called in person. He made the almost impossible come true for me! That's how great of an attorney he is. Thank…
He went above and beyond to get me all the help legally available in each situation, and he did so with a kind and calming demeanor. His efforts also included being logical about the use of my funds in these matters. I have never before met a lawyer who gives refunds if he does not…
Scott Hamblin was originally suggested to me for adoption, but I was so impressed I also used his services for future adoptions, name changes and all family law matters since meeting him.
We were forced to hire an attorney when my childrens’ absentee father decided that he suddenly wanted to file for joint custody. After my consultation we decided Mr. Hamblin was who we needed. He was straightforward about all of the possible outcomes, and what we could and couldn’t do. He knows the law very well,…
Scott represented me on a matter that was small, but very important to me. Scott was professional, honest and informative every step of the way. Even though my case was a small one, I never felt any less than his most important client whenever we met or had court appearances. I am absolutely certain that…
Scott was a great lawyer and turned into a friend. He does everything he says he will do, and he works his tail off for you. He would call me at night, and on weekends, not a lot of lawyers will do that. My divorce took over 2 years, I am so glad I switched…
Scott is a great attorney to have on your side. He has helped my family more than I could of ever expected. Thanks again. I would recommend Scott to anyone!
Mr. Hamblin was a step ahead of my every concern. A divorce can be so scary but to be honest I didn't find myself worrying over the process. He didn't miss a detail and gave me so much confidence in his advice. He went above and beyond my expectations. His understanding made me feel like…
Scott helped us with all 3 of our adoptions and it was amazingly painless, they did all the foot work for us and handled everything very professionally! We are so pleased and our family is complete!
Scott finalized an adoption and guardianship for us in 2016. He went above and beyond and made sure during and after it was done that we had the documents we needed. He also got are new birth certificates very timely.
In 2005, I looked for a lawyer that would help in a criminal case. I found Scott Hamblin. He helped with this matter and was always professional, respectful, and straight to the point. He was always prepared for court and on time. Again in 2012, I needed help for a child custody matter and I…
I have used Scott Hamblin’s services acting as power of attorney for my son who is a soldier deployed. Thanks to Mr. Hamblin, he ensured that we received visits with our granddaughter, who was only two weeks old when our son left to fight for our country. These visits allowed our son to communicate via…
I used Scott Hamblin’s services for a modification in custody. Mr. Hamblin was very pleasant to talk with and very informative. He was very up front with what it would cost and what we could expect. The most impressive part of our case was that Mr. Hamblin got right on it. Our issue was resolved…
Scott is always professional but always keeps you at ease. Scott is one of a few attorneys that know all of the adoption laws, and that makes us feel so relaxed and self assured that he will represent us and get the job done without any mistakes. When it comes time for the adoption date…
Scott is a very reputable attorney. He truly has compassion and great knowledge for the clients he serves. Scott was our attorney for our adoptions. We are very thankful for him!
Mr. Hamblin has been my lawyer for 12 years now. He was my lawyer for my divorce, which was not an easy “we agree on everything” divorce, it was a very hard and ugly divorce, I was very pleased with the outcome and he was able to get me what I was asking for. I…
Scott is such an easy person to talk with and can easily explain legal stuff in a layman's terms. Scott is dedicated, trustworthy and listens to everything in a case. Above all of this, Scott has a positive attitude and puts the customer first.
For accessible and experienced representation, contact attorney Scott Hamblin today.
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