Berkowitz Cook Gondring Driskell & Drobeck, LLC

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

https://berkowitz-cook.com/child-custody/missouri-law-update-on-third-party-custody/

There are times when it is not in the best interests of the children to be with either parent, and a third party wants to seek custody or visitation. Due to Constitutional rights belonging to the parents, it can be very difficult and complicated for a third party to obtain custody. There has been a

04/11/2026

A special thank you to Berkowitz Cook Gondring Driskell & Drobeck, LLC, a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Bench/Bar Conference.

We appreciate their continued support of the Johnson County Bar Association.

04/10/2026

We are honored to have the support of some amazing organizations for our upcoming fundraiser!
Thank you so much for your contributions towards healthier Missouri families!

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03/25/2026

https://berkowitz-cook.com/child-custody/co-parenting-applications/

Managing visits, school drop-offs and pick-ups, sport schedules, extracurriculars, and medical appointments is often a Herculean task in the best of circumstances, let alone when parties are attempting to co-parent. Often, this creates challenges and frustrations as parties attempt to navigate paren...

02/12/2026

https://berkowitz-cook.com/child-custody/modifying-child-custody-in-missouri-and-kansas/

Sometimes, the parenting plan that was ordered by the court in a prior proceeding no longer works for the parties. Missouri and Kansas law requires that there be a change in circumstances before a court modifies an existing order. Missouri Under Missouri law, a court may modify an existing order if....

02/04/2026

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12/09/2025

https://berkowitz-cook.com/child-custody/what-is-a-guardian-ad-litem-and-what-is-their-role/

A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney that represents the best interests of the child. They are not an attorney for the child themselves, but rather they are appointed by the Court to ensure that the interests of the child do not get overlooked during the pendency of the litigation. In Missouri,....

11/25/2025

BCGDD is thrilled to announce the addition of Arielle Spiridigliozzi as partner at Berkowitz Cook Gondring Driskell & Drobeck, LLC. Arielle has been a valuable member of our team since 2014 and an attorney within the firm since 2018. As a highly respected family law attorney within the Kansas City metropolitan area, Arielle brings passion and preparedness to her clients in every case.

To know Arielle is to love her for all that she is and brings to this family law profession. Arielle is the glue that keeps our firm cohesive and we could not be more elated to have her join us as a partner and colleague within the firm.

Effective January 1, 2026, the firm name will be changed to: Berkowitz Cook Gondring Driskell Drobeck & Spiridigliozzi, LLC.

Please help us congratulate Arielle on her recent addition as partner with BCGDD!

08/06/2025

https://berkowitz-cook.com/family-law/should-i-bring-my-attorney-to-mediation-with-me/

A previous blog post titled Participating in Mediation, described the different ways mediation can be structured. Now, let’s explore the pros and cons of bringing an attorney to mediation versus participating without one. Cost- Preparation: Preparation is necessary regardless of whether the attorn...