when families change
Family law matters are deeply personal — and they deserve an attorney who treats them that way, with steady judgment and genuine compassion.
Catherine represents spouses contemplating or going through divorce, parents seeking custody or modifications to existing orders, and individuals facing complex property division or support disputes.
She also helps clients with prenuptial agreements, post-decree modifications, and the difficult guardianship questions that arise when family circumstances suddenly change. Whatever the matter, the goal is the same — to make sure your voice is heard and your interests are protected.
practical, complete
Catherine handles uncontested and contested divorce proceedings, child custody and parenting plan negotiations, child support calculations, spousal maintenance, and the equitable division of marital property and debt.
She also represents clients in post-decree modifications — when income, residence, or family circumstances have changed — and in enforcement matters when an existing order isn't being honored.
We work with you to make sure your voice is heard every step of the way.
Whether you're starting a divorce or revisiting an existing order years later, the right approach makes all the difference.
Divorce involves more than the legal end of a marriage — it's the careful unwinding of property, finances, and parenting decisions. We guide you through each step so the outcome reflects what's truly best for you and your children.
Custody arrangements, support calculations, and parenting schedules don't always fit the lives they were drafted to describe. We help clients seek and defend modifications when circumstances change — relocations, income shifts, or new family realities.
Custody decisions shape years of family life. Whether you're negotiating an initial parenting plan or seeking to modify one, the work begins with a clear-eyed look at what's actually best for your children — and how to advocate for that with the court.
Catherine has helped St. Louis-area parents navigate joint custody, sole custody, relocation disputes, and the fine details of holiday schedules and decision-making authority since 2004.
When negotiation works, we negotiate. When it doesn't, we're prepared to advocate for you in court — clearly, thoroughly, and without losing sight of the family at the center of it all.
The goal throughout is a parenting structure your family can actually live with — one that supports your children and respects the role each parent plays in their lives.
Guardianship matters arise when a minor, an aging parent, or a loved one with disabilities needs someone legally authorized to make decisions on their behalf. The process is delicate — and it deserves careful handling.
Catherine guides families through the petition, the hearing, and the ongoing reporting requirements that come with serving as a guardian — so the focus stays on the person being protected, not the paperwork.
clear, collaborative
We begin by listening — to your situation, your concerns, and what you're hoping to achieve for yourself and your family.
We outline the realistic options, explain the timeline, and answer the questions you didn't know you had — so you can make informed decisions.
When agreement is possible, we negotiate; when it isn't, we file and advocate. Either way, we keep you informed at every turn.
We see the matter through to resolution and help you understand what comes next — including any post-decree obligations or modifications.
Every case starts with understanding — your story, your concerns, your hopes for the outcome.
We map out a strategy that fits your situation, not a template. No surprises, no hidden costs.
When it's time to act, we act decisively — in court or at the negotiation table.
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