Business Details
17 Years
experience
Family Law Attorney in Kansas City, MO
Christen D. Shepherd Law Office has been dedicated to providing compassionate and effective family law representation in the Kansas City area for over 15 years. With more than 25 years of legal experience, our firm specializes in divorce, child custody, paternity, and modifications, prioritizing personalized solutions that reflect each family's unique needs. We combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to minimizing conflict, ensuring clients receive honest, judgment-free guidance throughout their cases.Our track record of successful outcomes and client testimonials underscores our dedication to advocating for fair settlements and protecting families' futures. As a solo practitioner, we maintain direct client communication and flexibility to address evolving circumstances, supported by memberships in professional organizations like The Missouri Bar and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Paternity
Modifications
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of family law experience and 15+ years running our own firm.
- Our personalized approach ensures tailored solutions for each family's unique needs.
- We provide honest, judgment-free legal guidance throughout your case.
- Local expertise serving Kansas City, Liberty, Independence, Grandview, and Platte City.
- Proven track record of successful outcomes in complex family law matters.
What people say
Highly recommend
Compassionate and understanding
Knowledgeable and efficient
Fair fees
Aggressive legal support
Services
Family Law
Christen D. Shepherd Law Office provides comprehensive family law services focusing on divorce, custody, and paternity cases. Our approach prioritizes minimizing conflict while protecting clients' rights through personalized legal strategies. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver tailored solutions that address each family's unique circumstances and long-term needs.
Divorce
Our firm specializes in uncontested and contested divorce cases, guiding clients through asset division, spousal support, and settlement negotiations. We emphasize cost-effective resolutions while advocating for fair outcomes that consider clients' financial and emotional well-being. Our experience ensures efficient case management from initial filing to final judgment.
Child Custody
We handle custody agreements, visitation rights, and support calculations using Missouri's guidelines to ensure children's best interests. Our services include modifying existing arrangements and enforcing custody orders. We provide strategic representation to establish or protect parental rights in complex custody disputes.
Paternity
Our practice establishes legal paternity for unwed fathers through court orders, enabling custody and visitation rights. We assist with DNA testing requirements and custody petitions while advocating for equitable parental involvement. Our services ensure fathers receive fair consideration in custody determinations.
Modifications
We help clients update custody, visitation, or support agreements due to life changes like relocation or employment shifts. Our firm facilitates court-approved modifications that reflect current circumstances while maintaining focus on children's welfare. We also assist with enforcement of modified orders.
People
Christen D. Shepherd
Attorney at Law
Christen D. Shepherd is a family law attorney with 25+ years of experience and 15+ years running her own Kansas City practice. She focuses on compassionate, personalized solutions for divorce, custody, and paternity cases while serving on legal association boards and teaching community law education programs.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, paternity, modifications, and protective orders with personalized legal strategies.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights through evidence-based custody agreements.
Can you help with out-of-state custody issues?
Yes, we've successfully managed interstate custody cases with coordinated legal strategies.
What experience do you have with complex divorces?
Our 25+ years of experience includes handling high-conflict and asset-complex divorce cases effectively.
How are legal fees structured?
Fees depend on case complexity but we prioritize transparent pricing and manageable payment options.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial phone consultations to discuss your family law matter.
