Family Law, Divorce, Custody, and Visitation

As founder of the law firm of Leslie L. Lawson, Attorney at Law, based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, I counsel clients in these practice areas:

• Family Law
  My family law practice consists of divorce and related issues, including child custody and support, alimony, and modifications. I counsel clients in paternity cases to determine the biological father of their children and establish parental rights and support obligations, and I help families in guardianship cases in which grandparents, friends, and other family members are the primary caregivers to children. I also handle name changes and adoptions, including stepparent adoption, private adoption, and placement adoption.
  
  
• Divorce
  As your divorce attorney, I will provide strong representation of your interests in establishing the fair and equitable division of property, including 401(k) accounts and other investments and retirement accounts. My previous professional experience as an industrial engineer has instilled in me the ability to be detail-focused in assessing your entire marital estate. I handle both contested and uncontested divorce, including pro se divorce and mediation. As your attorney, I will be your advocate regarding spousal support, including alimony modifications.
  
  
• Custody and Visitation
  As your custody and visitation lawyer, I will be your personal advocate in helping you to maintain a strong and nurturing relationship with your children after divorce or separation. With respect to the collective needs of your kids and you as their parent, I will work diligently in resolving your legal issues. I have experience in establishing parenting time and a fair visitation schedule, and I handle cases involving joint custody, primary physical custody, residential custody, parental rights, and third-party custody involving grandparents or other family members. If your children have special needs involving medical conditions, behavioral problems, or educational issues, I will represent their interests with informed compassion.

My law firm also counsels clients in estate planning, including wills, durable powers of attorney, and guardianships. Contact me to discuss your legal needs.

Credit cards accepted; available evenings and weekends by appointment.

Leslie L. Lawson, Attorney at Law

212 NE Tudor Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Phone: 816-524-3838
Fax: 816-525-1555
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