Uncontested Divorce – This is the most common type of divorce. This is where both parties reach an agreement on all the issues of support, custody, etc.
Child Support
Because the state of Missouri has a specific formula that determines how much child support parents can afford, even parents who can agree on an amount may need help submitting their plan to a judge. Experienced divorce attorneys like Tonya D. Page can help clients ensure that nothing is left out, and make their best case to a judge. Parents who can’t agree on child support payments may need this representation even more, because a judge or mediator will probably end up deciding on payments. The advice of a divorce lawyer is essential in these cases, because an incomplete or incorrect representation of your finances could lead to severe financial stress, wage assignments (deducting unpaid child support from your salary), or even criminal charges.
Child Custody and Visitation
Because of the emotional consequences, divorce isn’t a decision that most people take lightly. But there are legal consequences to think about as well. Legally, a divorce (technically called a dissolution of marriage in Missouri ) ends a marriage contract between spouses. That means even the simplest divorce will require some contact with the legal system; a more complex one involving significant physical and financial property, child custody or financial support will probably go before a judge. Divorce attorneys like Tonya D. Page are there to help you understand this process, advise you or your rights, represent your interests and get you the best outcome possible.
Adoption
Stepparent adoption normally occurs when one biological parent has remarried and the new spouse would like to become a legal parent to the child of the biological parent. This may occur by the non-custodial biological parent voluntarily relinquishing their rights; terminating the non-custodial biological parents’ rights if he or she is unfit, unwilling, or unable to care for the child; or if the other biological parent is deceased or unable to be found.
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Prenuptial and Postnuptial agreements are a type of contract that can be entered into either before or after a marriage which sets forth the rights of each party in the event of a divorce or death of the other party. These contractual agreements fall into two basic categories and are characterized by the time period during which they were executed. When the contract is entered into by prospective spouses, it is termed an antenuptial or premarital or prenuptial (pre-marriage) agreement. When the contract is entered into after the marriage takes place, it is termed a postnuptial agreement.
Guardianship
Although Page practices primarily in St. Louis County, the city of St. Louis and St. Charles County, she has tried cases throughout the state of Missouri, including Boone, Lincoln, Franklin, Jefferson, Greene and Taney counties. In addition to family law trial work, Page represents clients in family law appeals cases.
Spousal Support
In Missouri, a prenuptial agreement will only be enforced if it is entered into freely, fairly, and understandingly, with full disclosure, and the agreement is not unconscionable. Conscionability or fairness of the agreement is determined as of the date of the agreement. Therefore, anyone contemplating entering into a prenuptial agreement should think about whether the prenuptial agreement protects their interests in the event of changed circumstances. For example, a party may be employed and able to support him or herself at the time the agreement is entered into, and therefore, may waive any claim they may have to maintenance (commonly called “ alimony “). If the agreement was fair at the time it was entered into, it will likely be enforced (so long as it meets the other prongs of the validity test) even if that person is unemployed or disabled at the time the prenuptial agreement is enforced.
Annulment
Tonya D. Page is an attorney handling divorce cases in St. Louis and throughout the state of Missouri. In addition to divorce cases, Tonya handles dissolutions, division of property, annulment, child custody, child support, modifications, restraining orders, and maintenance (alimony).
Drunk driving: Car drivers, who are operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have an increased chance of failing to see a motorcycle.
Wrongful Death
Page states, “We represent Plaintiff’s living all over Missouri in serious injury and wrongful death cases. The majority of our serious injury and death cases are handled on a referral basis from other lawyers.”
Traffic Violations
Restraining Order
Missouri family law statutes provide spouses involved in dissolution proceedings (commonly known as divorce proceedings) special injunctive relief in order to put an end to abuses that may occur. An experienced Restraining Order Attorney will be able to advise you on your individual situation. It is important to understand that no set of circumstances are the same.
Andrew T. Drazen is a litigation attorney with nearly a decade of experience in Missouri and Illinois courts. Before focusing on personal injury, Andy represented clients in various areas, including criminal defense, DWI defense, family law, corporate, and employment litigation. Anyone who has had Andy on their side knows they’re in good hands.
Confidential Settlement in Premises Liability & Negligence Case Against University of Missouri Fraternity where client sustained permanent spinal cord injury after fall from fraternity house 2nd story window
Whether personal injury or family law, Page Law will get you the best result in St. Louis. They make the process very easy on their client and keep you informed on every detail along the way. Highly recommended!”
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice – medical negligence, hospital malpractice, and doctor mistakes are often the subject of personal injury claims.
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall Injury
Negligence – When a case is filed as tort of negligence, the defendant is accused of causing the injury by failing to prevent it. An example would be an accusation that a business allowed a slip and fall injury to occur, by not properly following safety regulations. A reckless or inattentive driver who is at fault in an injury car accident may also be guilty of negligence.