Boehmer Law LLC Welcomes New Attorney

Boehmer Law LLC is pleased to welcome the newest member of our firm, Mr. Edward T. Little.

 

Edward was born and raised in Southern Illinois. After graduating from high school, he moved to the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Edward attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where he earned a Bachelor degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration.

 
While attending SIUE, Edward was named to the Dean’s List for his academic success. His success in the classroom then earned him a membership in the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines, Phi Kappa Phi. In addition to his academic success at SIUE, Edward was an active leader in his fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi. Edward was also a collegiate athlete, playing both baseball and soccer.

 
Upon graduating from SIUE, Edward pursued his passion for law with a degree at Southern Illinois University School of Law. During his time at SIU Law Edward interned at the Missouri State Public Defender, gaining valuable experience in criminal defense. In addition, Edward interned for a nonprofit legal aid foundation specializing in family law and a private practice firm specializing in personal injury.

 
Edward is currently handling paternity, divorce, modifications and all other family law matters. If you would like to schedule a free consultation appointment with Edward, please call him at Boehmer Law at 636-896-4020 today.

Honesty Is The Best Policy During Custody Proceedings

Throughout custody hearings, (especially highly contested hearings) it is imperative for you to keep in mind that your actions or in-actions are being noticed by the courts and all those involved in the custody hearing. Never assume that something you may have done in your past, (even if you think no one knows about) will not come out in court.  Most likely, during litigation, someone will find out about what you have concerns about and want to keep hidden.  However,the worst thing you can do is hide something like a previous domestic assault or child endangerment charge from your lawyer. No one likes to be surprised by things they did not know or have not prepared for in court, especially your attorney who is there to fight for you.

Parents involved in a heated custody battle want to look as good as possible to gain an advantage with the courts and no one wants to have to admit previous mistakes. However, the importance of being honest with the person who is working for you during litigation can be a major deciding factor in how your case is handled in court and may affect the outcome of your case.

We are all human and have made mistakes or poor choices from time to time, and most lawyers have seen and heard a lot; so do not be afraid or embarrassed to discuss any topics or concerns with your attorney. The more an attorney knows about you and your circumstances and what may “pop up “ at trial, the more effectively they can prepare and deliver the best possible legal representation for you and your custody negotiations. Your attorney needs to know all the facts so they can decide on the most effective way to deal with any issues before they arise in court during a cross examination. Knowing as much as possible can help your attorney to be as prepared as possible.

Presenting information for the court as to your ability and desire to be the best parent you can for your child(ren) is also very important. Tell your attorney all the things you do for your child(ren). Let them know if you coach your child or work in volunteer groups for him or her. Discuss the volunteer work you may do with your community. Keep record of your involvement with the school and your child’s day to day life. Keep track of your regular payments of any support you are making, or any bills you are paying on your child’s behalf. Keeping a log of your visitations (if you think they will come into question) is also a good idea.

If you need help with a current Family Law matter such as a custody issue or a modification to a current agreement, call Boehmer Law at 636-896-4020 to see how we may be able to help you. Your first consultation visit is free and we will sit down with you to discuss your case and how we think we can best serve you. For more information you can also check out our website at http://www.boehmerlaw.com

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Julia O’Connor Joins the Boehmer Law Family Law and Divorce Legal Team

Boehmer Law is pleased to announce the addition of Julia O’Connor to our Family and Divorce Law Legal Team.

A native of St. Charles, MO, Julia O’Connor graduated from St. Dominic High School. Julia then attended Truman State University, where she earned her BS degree in Justice Systems, with minors in Political Science and Psychology. While attending Truman, Julia was a member of a national Criminal Justice social fraternity. Julia earned her Juris Doctorate at Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix, Arizona.

While in law school, she was one of the charter members of Delta Theta Phi – Mary Ann Richey Chapter. She was also a member of the Student Bar Association throughout her time in law school and headed up a number of various committees for the organization. Julia also earned a CALI award for excellence during law school.

Coming from a family with a heavy law enforcement background, Julia has always been a strong supporter for Backstoppers – an organization focused on assisting the families of first responders killed in the line of duty. She also volunteers for Youth in Need – Head Start. In May of this year, she was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for Beautyful Waves – a non-profit organization which aims to partner with the community to assist young girls aging out of the foster care system and/or girls who do not have a consistent support system in their lives; and she will be heading up its forthcoming mentorship program.

Julia now resides in St. Charles, Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Arizona Bar, and is a licensed Guardian Ad Litem.

Please contact Boehmer Law today if you would like to speak with Julia about any of your Family Law or Divorce needs.  Your consultation visit is free so please call 633-896-4020 to make your appointment or visit www.boehmerlaw.com for more information.

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Tips For Difficult Divorce and Custody Issues

Are you or a family member involved in a highly contested divorce or difficult custody battle and you need help? Are you being accused of negligence or not living up to your end of an agreement that you really are? Do you have a situation where someone is not living up to their part of an agreement and you are unsure of what to do next? At Boehmer Law, our attorneys have worked with these difficult situations. We have the knowledge and experience to see how these matters may impact your case. If you have any questions regarding a legal matter, please call Boehmer Law today to see how we can help you. Your first consultation visit is always free. We will listen to your circumstances and explain how we can help you with your case. Call Boehmer Law today.636-896-4020 or visit http://www.boehmerlaw.com for more information about our award winning and nationally recognized law firm.

Here are some tips that may help you in these situations.

• Get and keep receipts of every transaction, especially if you pay with cash.
  • If you pay your child support in cash, have the other party sign a receipt saying the date and amount of cash they received.
  • If you pay bills for agreed upon items such as child care, tuition or extra-curricular activities, ask for receipts that include the dates and amounts from the facility.
  • Keep note of any bills that you had to pay because the other party did not live up to their end of an agreement with notations on why they were supposed to pay according to your agreement and any documentation of reminders or requests for payment.
• Keep a calendar of events
  • Note any of the visitations that you made including times, locations and any other important information that may be a part of your agreement.
  • Note visitations that someone missed and the reasons why
  • Note if there are several requests for changes or exceptions to visitation schedules
  • Note if someone is continuously late for agreed upon drop-offs or pick-ups
  • Note if someone is involved or uninvolved in a child’s life.For example missing key events with no explanation.
  • Note if someone is making unannounced visits or coming by a home unannounced.
• Keep emails, notes, letters, texts or voicemails that may influence your case or be used as evidence to help your case.
• If you have an unfortunate incident that escalates to violence or harm for you or your child(ren), document any witnesses and obtain their names and contact information.

Please contact Boehmer Law today if you have any questions or would like to speak to us about your case.All your information is confidential and the first visit is free.Call 636-896-4020 to schedule your appointment and get us working for you.You can also visit our website at www.boehmerlaw.com for more information.

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