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For more than three and a half decades, James Piedimonte, P.C. has provided creative solutions and compassionate service to individuals and families in Blue Springs, Liberty, and Kansas City, Missouri. Schedule a consultation today to get started.

James R. Piedimonte

JAMES R. PIEDIMONTE


FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY


For Attorney Piedimonte, relationships are everything. From the very beginning of his practice, he understood the importance of compassionate service and quality counsel, leading to strong connections with individuals and families in Missouri. James seeks positive outcomes for all of his clients.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At James Piedimonte, P.C., clients come with similar concerns. Here are some frequently asked questions of Attorney Piedimonte.

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In Missouri, the court must determine two components to custody: legal and physical. Legal custody refers to decision-making rights and responsibilities relating to the health and education of the child; physical custody refers to how and where the parents will share physical time with the child.

Ultimately, Missouri custody laws require courts to determine what is in the best interest of the children. Some factors the court considers include the ability of the parents to actively perform their parenting functions, the child’s social and emotional adjustment, and the child’s own wishes.

DIVORCE STRATEGIES

LEARN ABOUT EACH METHOD’S BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS

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TRADITIONAL (LITIGATION)

If one side doesn’t have a collaborative mindset or is combative or abusive, you might consider filing for a traditional court divorce. One downside to litigation is the public nature of trial proceedings for you and your family.

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AMICABLE (MEDIATION)

The mediation process is facilitated by an unbiased third-party mediator who will not specifically advocate for one side or the other. To be successful, this kind of divorce requires a mutual, good-faith effort from both parties.

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COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE

In a collaborative divorce, each spouse is represented by a collaborative divorce attorney. Each party will have an advocate on their side during the collaborative process, which many see as beneficial in the long run.

CHOOSE JAMES PIEDIMONTE AS YOUR FAMILY ATTORNEY

This is a challenging time for you and your family. Issues like divorce, child custody, and paternity bring out so many emotions and frustrations. When the time comes for a divorce or a child custody modification, the last thing anyone wants is added stress.

As a dedicated family law and divorce attorney serving Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and Kansas City, James Piedimonte, P.C. strives to provide committed and compassionate legal counsel when you need it the most. Whatever your family legal situation, reach out to James Piedimonte, P.C. today to set up a consultation if you are located in Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Liberty, or Kansas City, Missouri. James provides legal guidance that you can rely on.

For Attorney James Piedimonte, collaboration is key. When you sit down together to discuss your case, he’ll work with you to determine what offers can be made, what settlements sound reasonable, and how you might move forward without stepping foot in court.

Clients wonder how long this process takes. The soonest a divorce case is complete ranges between 60 and 90 days. If it’s a contested divorce, it could take six months or longer. Turn to experienced counsel to help resolve your family matter as smoothly as possible. For Attorney Piedimonte, if it’s important to you, it’s important to him. Reach out for a consultation today with James Piedimonte, P.C., in Independence, Missouri.