415 N. Second Street, Saint Charles, MO
230 S. Bemiston Avenue, Suite 405, St. Louis, MO
We believe the role of a lawyer is to partner with clients, help them understand their options, and give them the information and confidence they need to make well-informed decisions.
Whether a client is considering going through a divorce or writing a will, we understand that the legal decisions he/she makes will affect his or her life for many years.
A client-centered approach
means that we take the time to educate our clients about the legal process in a calm, caring environment. If a client needs help handling stress, anger, or sadness, we help him or her find a therapist or counselor. If a client needs assistance with financial planning, we help him or her find a qualified financial advisor.
Family Law Practice Areas
Trust is the Foundation of Great Results
Progressive and dedicated, The Center for Family Law attorneys strive to lead the way in the practice of family law. As the definition of family law has evolved, so, too, has our practice in our approach to resolving divorce and other family law disputes. We work with clients to form a partnership to address the specific needs of each client and their family.
Recent Posts from the Newsroom
St. Louis, MO – October 15, 2024 – The Center for Family Law is pleased to announce that Jill Hetherington has joined the team as an attorney. Jill has been with The Center for Family Law as a law clerk since her first year of law school. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law earlier this year, where she developed a strong interest in family law and estate planning.
St. Louis, MO – July 2, 2024 – The Center for Family Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Kristen Sparks joined the firm in June 2024 as partner. Kristen is a 2015 graduate of the Washington University School of Law. She previously served clients at TCFL from 2013 to 2017 as a law clerk and associate. Kristen currently concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, probate, orders of protection, adoption and estate planning. She regularly serves as a Guardian ad litem in St. Louis County. Additionally, she is a certified family law Mediator, is trained in Collaborative Divorce, and is a former Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law. When asked why she chose the field of family law in particular, Kristen shared, “I’ve always been interested in the law. In high school, my favorite extracurricular was Mock Trial. In college, I went back and forth between pursuing psychology or law and ultimately decided to go into law. I find that family law combines the two interests, as mental health plays a very important role.” Throughout her career, Kristen has drawn back to invaluable advice and training she received while working with Cynthia Garnholz, who hired Kristen during her first year of law school and guided her for a decade. Kristen takes seriously the opportunity to compassionately and confidently walk her clients through extremely challenging scenarios. Revealing her heart for her clients, Kristen says, “I like knowing I’ve helped someone through a really tough period in life and helped set them up for as successful a future as possible.” True to her commitment to helping pave the way for healthier conflict resolution, Kristen has enjoyed her membership in the Collaborative Family Law Association and was elevated to the role of President of CFLA in June 2024. CFLA is a multidisciplinary group of individuals who want to achieve the best possible outcome for the entire family and provide a better alternative to traditional litigation. Here at The Center for Family Law, we are so grateful for Kristen’s drive to continually learn, collaborate, and find solutions for people in need. We are proud to have her as a partner on our team.
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