Keefe Family Law, LLC

01/14/2026

There’s a renewed effort to allow pregnant women in Missouri to finalize divorces. Current law allows them to file for divorce, but they cannot be finalized while they’re still pregnant. State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Clay County, is sponsoring the Missouri Senate version of the proposal. “Ye...

11/20/2025

Yes. Many people are surprised to learn that a divorce can be filed in Missouri during a pregnancy. While the Court must be notified of the pregnancy, the case can still move forward in several meaningful ways.

11/04/2025

Clay County Circuit Court has launged a program providing survivors of domestic violence, harassment and stalking a "Hope Card" when they are awarded a Full Order of Protection. Hope Cards are wallet-sized cards containing the information law enforcement needs to verify a protection order if a violation occurs.

07/17/2025

This book is truly a game-changer for anyone navigating co-parenting with a high-conflict ex. It teaches how to communicate in a way that is Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm—a powerful approach to reduce drama and stay child-focused.

If you're going through a divorce or custody matter, this is one resource I always recommend.

10/10/2024

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in their lifetime.

What can you do to help or get involved this month?

* Educate yourself. Learn the signs of domestic violence and how you can help someone who might be in an abusive relationship.

*Share information. Follow your local domestic violence service providers on social media and share their posts, information, and resources.

*Donate. Consider donating to your local domestic violence service providers.

*Volunteer. Many domestic violence service providers rely on the support of volunteers to keep their programs running.

For resources and information visit https://www.mocadsv.org/

02/19/2024

Common Family Law Myths in Missouri

Myth: Child support automatically terminates when my child turns 18.

01/18/2024

How do I establish paternity if the other parent is not my spouse? How do I add their name to the birth certificate? Learn the answers to these questions and at ShowMeRights.org/Paternity.

11/18/2023

Keefe Family Law, LLC and Jennifer McKenna, Attorney at Law are looking to hire an intake specialist/administrative legal assistant who is professional, team-oriented, and looking for an opportunity with future advancement potential. The ideal candidate works well under pressure, has strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, the ability to multi-task, the ability to manage time independently, and possesses strong interpersonal skills with attorneys, coworkers, third parties, and, most importantly, with the clients. No prior legal experience is required.
Areas of Practice: Family Law and Estate Planning/Probate/Trust Litigation.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

10/18/2023

Eeek! It can be scary… but it is a necessary evil.

04/27/2022

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Abby Quinn joined Keefe Family Law in August 2021 and has been an impressive and hard working professional from the start. Thank you Abby for all you do!

04/23/2022