121 Chesterfield Business Pkwy., Chesterfield, MO 63005
(1 Block from Highway 40)
Divorce & Family Law
Our law firm has experience representing clients involved in a divorce proceeding. For over 24 years, attorney Jay Galmiche has been representing clients in Missouri divorce proceedings. Performing a word search using the internet for St. Louis divorce lawyer or Missouri divorce attorney would provide you with a list of many law firms who could assist you with your case. We recognize that you have many options in your selection of a law firm. Our firm will provide you with the compassionate and personal attention your case deserves. Initially, you will meet with divorce attorney Jay Galmiche and you will continue to receive personal attention and assertive representation from Jay Galmiche throughout the duration of your case. During the initial free consultation, we will listen to your situation and together we will formulate a legal strategy so that you can move on with your life.
Maintenance
Maintenance, sometimes known as alimony, is support for a former spouse. Maintenance is different from child support. Our law firm has experience representing clients who are requesting the court to award maintenance, as well as representing clients defending a request for maintenance.Child Custody
For child custody click here.Child Support
Missouri child support laws may have a significant impact on your divorce. Our law firm will address all details of your case in determining child support.Division of Property
Missouri is not a community property state. Missouri law categorizes property into "Marital" and "Non-Marital." Our law firm will assist you in the identification and inventory of your marital and non-marital property. Generally, the court will make an equitable distribution of marital property. This does not necessarily mean that your spouse and you will be awarded an equal share of the marital property. The division of marital property by the Court can be a very complicated process. Our law firm has effectively represented clients with complex and substantial marital property to be divided.Documentation
When starting a divorce proceeding, some of the information that may need to be conveyed to our law firm, includes but is not limited to, the following.- Copies of your marriage certificate and children's birth certificates.
- Information about any prior marriage of either spouse, including a certified copy of the divorce decree.
- A copy of any prenuptial agreement.
- A copy of any prior adult protection proceeding or other previous legal proceeding between the spouses or involving any of the children.
- A copy of your tax returns for the past three (3) years.
- A copy of mortgage or rent statements.
- Investment portfolio information.
- Your medical bills for any chronic conditions.
- Health insurance information.
- Prescription care expenses
- Tuition for children attending school.
- Copies of your last four (4) pay stubs.
- Information regarding your spouse's current wages and/or income.
- Copies of the general warranty deed and closing statements for real property.
- Pension plan, 401K plan and other retirement account information.
- List of all debts including amount owed, to whom, account numbers, when the debts were incurred, when due and whose name the debts are in.
Our law firm represents clients for all types of family law cases.
We counsel and represent clients in family law cases, which includes but is not limited to, the following:- Divorce
- Child custody
- Parent visitation rights
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance (alimony)
- Emancipation
- Paternity
- Property division
- Post divorce modification of custody and support orders
- Domestic violence and abuse, restraining orders
- Step parent adoption
We represent clients in St. Louis, Missouri and in surrounding areas of Missouri. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards are accepted.
Our law firm provides our clients with experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate and assertive representation. Please call our law firm to schedule an initial free consultation of your rights and options, at 636-532-2300, toll free 1-888-532-2303, or click here to contact us for a free case evaluation.
