Family Law 
The legal, emotional and financial decisions involved in a divorce are multifaceted and can have an enduring impact on you and your children. The complexities of family law require skill in negotiation and litigation, as well as knowledge of taxation, property law and business valuation. This is not the time to make your own decisions. You need a caring and knowledgeable legal advocate who can advise you about your options and counsel you to do what is best for you. The Mary Ellen Rose Law Firm, understands how difficult and stressful divorce can be. I will advise you of all your options and counsel you to make the choices that protect you legally, emotionally and financially. For more than 25 years, I have represented men and women who needed counsel regarding: - Divorce/separation agreements
- Custody disputes
- Property division
- Child support and alimony
- Visitation
- Shared parenting plans
- Enforcement or modification of visitation and support orders.
While the majority of domestic disputes are resolved through settlement or negotiation, occasionally parties cannot amicably settle their differences and trial becomes necessary. I have extensive experience in divorce trial work, averaging a trial a month. I have access to investigators and expert witnesses to help protect your rights and bring the best result for you and your family. I have handled a number of high-conflict custody disputes, representing mothers and fathers. I also do extensive work in valuing small businesses and closely held corporations as a part of the division of marital property. Mediation and Collaborative Law Litigation is expensive and often results in lingering anger between the parties. In the emotional world of family disputes, alternative methods of dispute resolution often result in "win-win" situations and significant cost savings. I am certified by the state of Kansas as a civil and domestic mediator. If you and your spouse want to amicably end your marriage, mediation may be the best approach for you. Contact me to discuss how mediation might be a viable alternative to divorce litigation. I represent clients throughout Johnson County, including Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lenexa, Mission Hills, Mission and the Shawnee/Shawnee Mission area. I have access to translators in Spanish, French and Farsi. Mary Ellen Rose Law Firm
10561 Barkley, Suite 510
Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone:(913)338-0011
Fax: (913)341-0007    
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