When children are involved, everything matters more. Mary C. Neff approaches custody cases with both legal rigor and a genuine understanding of child development, informed by her Master's in Family Sciences.
How Child Custody Cases Proceed
Understand the Standard
Courts in both Missouri and Illinois base custody decisions on the "best interest of the child," and Mary explains what that means in practice.
Develop Your Parenting Plan
We build a detailed, realistic parenting plan that covers schedules, holidays, decision-making, and communication.
Negotiate or Litigate
Mary pursues agreement through negotiation first, and is fully prepared to advocate at trial when necessary.
Final Order
Your parenting plan becomes a court order, enforceable and structured for your family's real life.
Why Mary C. Neff
A Master's in Family Sciences isn't a typical attorney credential. It means Mary understands how custody arrangements affect children's development as well as legal compliance.