Family Law Overview

Proven, Successful Counsel for Family Law Problems in Missouri

At The Copeland Law Firm, our attorneys help people when they are facing all sorts of family law problems. Whether they are getting a divorce, divorced parents trying to change custody or child support terms, same-sex couples, or domestic violence victims, we help people across the full range of family law issues. If you could use some sound advice about your legal options for resolving a problem in your family, contact us at our office in Columbia, Missouri.

Call 573-874-3100 to talk to a Missouri family law attorney

Most of our family law practice is handled by Brandi L. Byrd, an energetic lawyer who is developing a reputation as a fearless and effective courtroom advocate. Most of the people we serve, however, would prefer a quicker way to solve problems than taking them to court.

We use a detailed understanding of family law, willingness to help you work toward your own goals, and knack for finding effective solutions through negotiations to meet your needs without going to trial unless it is necessary, which gives you the most control over the outcome of your case. However, if the other party or attorney in your case is not willing to agree to a reasonable settlement in your case, we will use her sharp an effective trial skills to put your case in front of the judge in a persuasive and compelling way and make sure you are treated fairly.

The Copeland Law Firm handles such family law issues as the following:

• Divorce
• Property division
• Asset evaluation for divorcing business owners or affluent couples
• Debt division, especially in cases where there is little or no equity in the family home
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support and spousal maintenance
• Domestic violence and restraining orders
• Paternity disputes and unmarried parents' rights
• Modification and enforcement of divorce agreements, decrees, or court orders
• Mediation
• Adoption
• Prenuptial agreements
• Same-sex partnership agreements
• Estate planning — wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

Brandi L. Byrd's contributions to improving the justice system's response to domestic violence problems were recognized throughout the state when an article she wrote, along with a team of investigators, on the subject was published in the Missouri Bar Journal in 2007.

For additional information about the scope of our family law practice, contact The Copeland Law Firm in Columbia, Missouri.