Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Columbia, MO
At Benner Family Law, we specialize in guiding clients through the complexities of family legal matters with personalized, solutions-focused support. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in Missouri family law, our practice centers on protecting clients' rights, children, and financial futures during emotionally challenging times. Our founder, Tana Benner, combines firsthand personal understanding of divorce with deep legal expertise to offer accessible representation, ensuring prompt responses to all client communications.We maintain strong familiarity with local court procedures across Boone, Callaway, Randolph, Howard, and Cooper Counties, allowing us to provide strategically informed representation. Client service remains our top priority throughout every case, from initial consultations to final resolutions.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Modifications
Adoption
Surrogacy
Name Changes
Domestic Violence
Military Divorce
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of exclusive family law experience in Missouri courts
- Personalized representation with direct attorney access
- Deep understanding of Mid-Missouri court procedures
- Client-focused approach with guaranteed 1-business-day response
- Proven success in complex international child custody cases
Associations and certifications
- Missouri Bar Association
- Boone County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
What people say
So professional
Promptly communicated
Positive experience
Sharp attorney
Professional yet personable
Services
Divorce Representation
Guiding clients through Missouri divorce proceedings including property division, spousal support, and court documentation. Our experience with local court procedures ensures efficient case management from filing to resolution. Clients benefit from personalized legal strategies tailored to their specific family circumstances.
Child Custody
Advocating for favorable custody arrangements while prioritizing children's best interests. We help clients establish custody rights, create parenting plans, and modify existing agreements. Our local court expertise proves valuable in contested custody proceedings.
Child Support
Assisting with child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement. We use official Missouri Form 14 calculations while considering each family's unique financial situation. Our services include court representation for support disputes.
Adoption Services
Providing legal guidance for Missouri adoption processes including documentation preparation and court representation. We help families navigate adoption requirements while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Paternity Cases
Establishing legal father-child relationships through DNA testing and court proceedings. We protect parental rights in custody, visitation, and support matters while advocating for children's best interests.
People
Tana Benner
Attorney & Founder
15+ year family law veteran with Missouri Bar experience, former court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, and passionate advocate for client-centered legal solutions.
Claire Whitney
Legal Assistant
Family law specialist since 2019, focusing on client support with sociology background and personal understanding of family legal challenges.
Questions
When should I meet with a family law attorney?
Ideally as soon as issues arise, to ensure timely legal guidance when facing family law matters.
What documents should I bring to our first meeting?
Bring court documents, income records, expense details, and written questions about your case.
How much does a legal consultation cost?
Initial consultations cost $300, covering comprehensive case evaluation with attorney Tana Benner.
Do you handle international child custody cases?
Yes, we have successfully represented clients in international child custody matters.
What sets Benner Family Law apart from competitors?
Direct attorney access, personalized approach, and deep Mid-Missouri court system expertise.
How quickly will my questions be answered?
We guarantee all client communications receive prompt responses within one business day.
