Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted St. Louis Family Law Representation
At Betz Law Firm, we are dedicated to achieving the results our clients deserve by leveraging our extensive experience in family law. Founded in 2012 by principal partner David Betz, our firm embodies the natural progression of David's years of experience in family law matters and his desire to provide clients with superior legal representation. We pride ourselves on offering a boutique law firm where a close-knit team of professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, investigators, and legal secretaries, utilizes their combined expertise to deliver uncompromising legal advice and service.Our philosophy centers on balancing strategic aggression with subtle persuasion to tailor our approach to each case, ensuring balanced, effective representation. We deeply value the trust our clients place in us regarding the future of their families, and we strive daily to earn and uphold that trust through professionalism and care.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Name Changes
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We treat our clients like family, tailoring strategies to their unique needs.
- Our team is available 24/7 to address urgent concerns and provide updates.
- Experienced negotiators and litigators ensure peaceful resolutions or vigorous court advocacy.
- We prioritize children's emotional health in disputes, minimizing stress and uncertainty.
What people say
Exceptional attorney
Amazing job
Genuinely concerned
Highly recommend
Skilled negotiator
Services
Divorce Representation
Our St. Louis divorce attorneys guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces, addressing custody, asset division, and spousal support. We prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation to protect your rights and children's well-being.
Child Custody
We help parents create custody arrangements prioritizing children's needs, including physical custody, legal custody, and parenting plans. Our team advocates for fair solutions during emotionally challenging times.
Child Support
Our firm assists with establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders. We calculate payments based on Missouri guidelines while addressing special circumstances like education or healthcare needs.
Mediation Services
We facilitate mediation to resolve family law disputes without court intervention. Our negotiators help couples reach agreements on property division, custody, and support through collaborative discussions.
Name Changes
Betz Law Firm handles adult and minor name change petitions, including required documentation and court filing. We provide affirming support for gender identity-related name changes.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, paternity, name changes, and protective orders.
How does your firm handle child custody cases?
We prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights, creating custody arrangements tailored to family dynamics and children's needs.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help adjust support amounts when circumstances change, ensuring payments reflect current financial situations and children's needs.
Do you handle contested divorces?
Our team prepares for litigation while seeking amicable resolutions, advocating fiercely to protect clients' interests in contested divorce cases.
How are child support amounts calculated in Missouri?
Missouri uses Form 14 guidelines considering parents' incomes, parenting time, childcare, and healthcare costs to determine support amounts.
Can I get a name change through your firm?
Yes, we assist with adult and minor name changes, providing complete legal guidance for gender-affirming or other personal name changes.
