Family Law

Mr. Fredrick is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in the area of family law. He regularly teaches other lawyers, and occasionally judges, through Continuing Legal Education presentations regarding many different areas of family law. His experience representing thousands of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and serving the best interests of children as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) gives him a broad perspective when analyzing and litigating your case.

As an experienced litigator, it is his job to help you achieve your goals, whatever those may be. He has successfully litigated family law cases in circuit courts all over the southern half of Missouri, the Southern District Court of Appeals, and the Missouri Supreme Court. Each case is unique. Sometimes it makes sense for the parties to settle their issues outside the courtroom, which is less emotionally and financially stressful. However, if your case is not a candidate for settlement, he will aggressively pursue your goals and objectives, and guide you through the litigation process.

Mr. Fredrick has served as a JAG Officer for over 18 years; first in the Army Reserves, and currently in the Air Force Reserves. He authored the Missouri Bar publication Military Issues in Family Law, which is currently in its second edition. He has a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique aspects of military life, and how that affects issues surrounding custody, child support, the division of assets and debt, and other related issues within the realm of family law. He is occasionally hired by other lawyers as an expert witness regarding military issues in family law. He has clients who are stationed CONUS and OCONUS, and is very comfortable working with clients by phone, fax, and email, so regardless of your duty station, he can help you.

If the parties are able to come to an agreement on all issues before the litigation begins, there is a one-time, flat fee charge, so you don’t have to worry about how many phone calls are made, how long office visits last, or how long it takes to prepare the settlement documents. If there is no agreement and the case is contested, then a retainer is required.