Family Law Overview

Family and Juvenile Law Services in the Kansas City Area

Lenexa Family Law Attorney

At the Law Offices of Valerie L. Moore, LLC, in Lenexa, Kansas, I provide skilled legal guidance, mediation services and strong courtroom representation to clients in a wide range of family law matters. For more than seven years, I have provided clients throughout the Kansas City area with compassionate and cost-effective legal representation.

Contact my law office today to schedule an initial consultation.

Areas of Practice

Divorce — I provide representation in court and also assist with mediation or collaborative law to find resolutions to the issues of divorce.

Non-traditional families — I work with gay and lesbian families and non-married couples who are ending relationships and need help with property division and custody.

Property division — Whatever the size of your estate, I can assist you with property division at the end of a relationship, with drafting wills and trusts in estate planning, and with legal advice regarding premarital and post-marital agreements.

Caring for children — As a family lawyer, I work to ensure the well-being and stability of children through:

Child custody agreements in cases of divorce and paternity
Guardianships for a child in need
Paternity testing to determine parentage so a child has the benefit of having both parents in his or her life
Adoptions (step-parent adoptions, second-parent adoptions, and grandparent adoptions)
Modification of court orders for child support and child custody
Enforcement of court orders for child support and visitation
Defense in juvenile law cases for young people in trouble with the law

Protecting vulnerable individuals and families — The safety of my clients and their children is always of primary importance. Call my office at (913) 317-8999 for immediate help. Meet with me to discuss:

Protection from abuse and protection from stalking orders for people who have been threatened or hurt by a spouse, a boyfriend, or a girlfriend. I can help you obtain protection from the court and represent you in PFA or PFS hearings.
Defense in cases of false charges of domestic abuse, which can and do happen, particularly during the emotionally difficult time around a divorce.
Guardianship and conservatorship for elders, disabled adults, and incapacitated persons.
Defending parents and guardians facing charges of child neglect or child abuse and helping them work with the state to develop a plan for family reunification.
Preparation of estate planning tools such as powers of attorney to give decision-making authority to a family member and advanced health care directives (living wills) to tell family members your wishes regarding health care.

Employment discrimination — Employees are protected by a number of state and federal employment laws banning discrimination based on sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national origin, ethnicity, and other protected statuses. If you have experienced discriminatory practices during the hiring process or while performing your job, contact me to discuss your legal options.

Contact Me

To schedule an initial consultation, contact my office in Lenexa, Kansas.