Nelson & Yarnell is a distinguished family law practice specializing in divorce, child custody, and complex family legal matters, serving clients throughout Kansas. The firm stands out for its deep expertise in both trial and international family law cases, as well as its commitment to advocacy and legislative improvement within the state’s family law system.
With over twenty-five years of experience, the firm assists individuals and families navigating difficult transitions, offering tailored strategies for dispute resolution including mediation, collaborative law, and litigation. Their attorneys are highly trained in collaborative family law and family law trial practice, and they provide support for clients with special needs, interstate issues, and international child abduction cases.
Services Offered
- Divorce and annulment
- Child custody and parenting time
- Child support establishment and modification
- Spousal maintenance
- Parentage and paternity cases
- Mediation services
- Collaborative family law
- Litigation and trial representation
- Appellate advocacy in family law
- Grandparent and third-party visitation
- Property valuation and division
- Premarital, marital, and cohabitation agreements
- International child abduction cases
- Special needs family legal support
- Interstate jurisdiction matters
- Child abuse and neglect cases
- Family law consulting and co-counsel arrangements
- Seminars and legal education
The firm serves clients across Kansas, including Douglas, Johnson, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth Counties, and is an active member of the ABA Family Law Section, AFCC, AAML, and IAML, reflecting its high professional standing and dedication to family law excellence.
