Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted St. Louis Family Law Partner
Betz Law Firm has dedicated itself to delivering exceptional family law services to St. Louis and its surrounding communities since 2012. Founded by David Betz, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in family law, our firm combines deep legal expertise with compassionate representation to address the unique needs of each client. Our close-knit team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants prioritize your family's well-being, ensuring every interaction is supportive and constructive. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism while offering personalized attention that reflects our commitment to your case. With a balanced approach to negotiation and litigation, we strive to achieve favorable outcomes that align with our clients' goals.Our philosophy emphasizes strategic decision-making, guided by the principles of 'speak softly but carry a big stick' and 'trust but verify,' ensuring effective advocacy tailored to each situation. We are deeply invested in the emotional and psychological health of children involved in family disputes, working diligently to minimize their stress. Our team's availability and transparent communication ensure clients remain informed and empowered throughout the legal process. Recognized for integrity and client-centric service, we have built a reputation as trusted advocates in complex family law matters. By merging experience with empathy, we aim to transform challenging legal journeys into opportunities for positive resolution.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Name Changes
Parenting Plans
Mediation Services
Child Support
Guardian ad Litem
Paternity Cases
Protective Orders
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We combine 12+ years of specialized family law experience with personalized attention.
- Our team maintains a strategic balance between negotiation and litigation expertise.
- We prioritize children's emotional well-being in all family law disputes.
- Our attorneys are respected by peers for ethical standards and courtroom success.
- We guarantee transparent communication through 24/7 client availability.
What people say
Exceptional attorney
Professional staff
Compassionate representation
Effective advocates
Timely communication
Services
Child Custody
Our child custody services help parents establish arrangements that prioritize their children's best interests. We guide clients through creating parenting plans, addressing physical and legal custody determinations, and modifying existing agreements. Our team emphasizes cooperative decision-making while protecting parental rights.
Divorce Representation
We provide comprehensive divorce legal representation, handling both contested and uncontested cases. Our services cover asset division, spousal support negotiations, and establishing post-divorce parenting arrangements. We combine aggressive advocacy with settlement-focused strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
Child Support
Our firm handles child support matters including initial determinations, modification requests, and enforcement actions. We apply Missouri Supreme Court Guidelines (Form 14) while advocating for arrangements that reflect each client's unique circumstances and children's needs.
Guardian ad Litem
We serve as court-appointed Guardians ad Litem to protect children's interests in custody cases. Our approach combines thorough investigation with child-centered recommendations, focusing on safety, stability, and meaningful parent-child relationships.
Mediation Services
Our experienced mediators facilitate cooperative resolution of family law disputes. We create structured environments for discussing child custody, support, and property division, aiming to reduce conflict while ensuring equitable outcomes for all family members.
People
David S. Betz
Founder / Family Law Attorney
David S. Betz founded the firm in 2012 after establishing himself as a respected family law practitioner. With over 15 years' experience, he specializes in complex custody cases and child advocacy, maintaining active membership in the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.
Debbye Laskey
Paralegal
Debbye Laskey brings extensive legal support experience to our family law practice. She manages case documentation and client communications, maintaining organized records for all proceedings while providing compassionate support to clients throughout their legal processes.
Questions
How does child custody work in Missouri?
Missouri courts prioritize children's best interests through parenting plans addressing physical and legal custody. We help create structured schedules and decision-making arrangements tailored to each family's unique needs.
What factors determine child support amounts?
Missouri uses Form 14 calculations based on parental incomes, childcare costs, and custody arrangements. Our attorneys ensure accurate applications while advocating for fair, child-centered outcomes.
Can I modify existing custody or support orders?
Yes, modifications require demonstrating significant changes in circumstances affecting the child's welfare. We help file necessary documentation to adjust custody or support agreements.
What happens during divorce mediation?
Our mediators facilitate structured negotiations between parties to resolve issues like asset division and parenting plans without litigation, focusing on mutually beneficial solutions.
How are emergency custody situations handled?
We prioritize immediate action for urgent matters, seeking temporary orders that protect children's safety while maintaining proper legal procedures.
Reviews (2)
Trenette R.
Jul 11, 2018
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Trenette R.
David Betz was very nice in listening to my concerns. He answered my random call and when asked to speak with an emancipation attorney, he said I have a few minutes how can I help? He answered all my questions and even told me where I could find more information. If I need to take this to court I will definitely hire him.
David Betz was very nice in listening to my concerns. He answered my random call and when asked to speak with an emancipation attorney, he said I have a few minutes how can I help? He answered all my questions and even told me where I could find more information. If I need to take this to court I will definitely hire him.
Patti M.
Jan 03, 2017
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David Betz gave me clear direct advice. He listened to my concerns and gave me suggestions that were reasonable and realistic. When I needed an answer right away, he met with me to discuss my options. I felt I was at a dead end with my ex, he helped me see a pathway to make things better for my family.
