Languages

• French

Law Firm Overview

Mr. Russell is an experienced trial attorney, with experience handling complex Family Law litigation in Missouri and Kansas, including divorce, child custody/ visitation disputes, child support, and related matters. Mr. Russell is also a frequent author and speaker an various Family Law topics.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Interstate Child Custody Disputes
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Domestic Violence

Published Works

• Child Custody and Visitation in Missouri, Guardians Ad Litem, Enforcement, March 5, 1999
• Domestic Law in Missouri: Premarital Agreements and Divorce Procedure, December 8, 1999
• Child Custody and Time Sharing in Missouri: Custody Modification Proceedings, May 28, 1998
• Using the Psychology Expert in Custody and Visitation issues in Missouri: Important Considerations, Nuts and Bolts or a formal individual psychological evaluation, ethical considerations, November 19, 1997
• Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in Missouri: equitable distribution in Missouri, May 29, 1997
• Family Law in Missouri: Recent Developments in Family Law, Preparation and Trial of a Divorce Case, September 26, 1995
• Domestic Law in Missouri: Ethics as it relates to Family Law, August 24, 1994
• Child Custody & Time Sharing in Missouri," National Business Inst. (Co-Author), May, 1998

Classes and Seminars

• Seminar: Child Custody & Time Sharing in Missouri, National Business Inst., 1998
• Presenter, "Child Custody and Visitation in Missouri", National Business Institute, 1999

Representative Cases

• Cullison v. Thiessen, 51 S.W. 3d 508 (MO. App. WD 2002)
• Haden v. Riou, 37 S.W. 860 (MO. App. WD 2001)

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce