Neil Smith

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The Smith Law Firm, LLC

Experience: 19 years

Divorce, Family Law, Appeals & Appellate and Domestic Violence

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I graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 2000, and earned my law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2003. During law school, I worked at the Internal Revenue Service on issues relating to small businesses and sole proprietorships, and clerked for two law firms focusing on domestic relations and divorce.

After finishing law school, I worked for a mid-sized law firm representing many of the largest American financial and industrial companies. In 2006 I opened my own practice, The Smith Law Firm, LLC.

Since that time he has represented thousands of individuals in family law cases in class actions. I've tried countless cases to conclusion, won summary judgments, arbitration awards, and favorable settlements for his clients. I've also provided legal analysis to news sources including Missouri Lawyers Weekly, the St. Louis Daily Record, The Countian, Fox 2 (St. Louis), KSDK (St. Louis), NBC KY3 (Springfield, Missouri), and KOLR 10 (Springfield).

Most of my practice is focused on representing clients in divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters.

During his spare time, I contribute to a variety of non-profit organizations. These include Join Hands ESL, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Habitat for Humanity, SATE, and Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper. I've served as the head coach of the Missouri State University Mock Trial Team, and have sponsored various youth athletic teams and programs.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Missouri

The Missouri Bar
ID Number: 56789
Since 2004

Professional Experience

2006 - Current

The Smith Law Firm, LLC

Managing Attorney

Based in Clayton, Missouri, we represent and advise individuals throughout the St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin County, and Jefferson County metro areas in family law matters. This includes divorce, motions to modify, child custody, child support, maintenance, and paternity cases.

2005 - 2006

Kramer & Frank, P.C.

Associate Attorney

We represented many of the largest U.S. financial institutions in consumer and commercial collection matters. We represented these companies in every county in three states: Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas.

2003 - 2004

Internal Revenue Service, Office of Chief Counsel

Intern

Legal clerkship during law school We researched and investigated matters involving small businesses and sole proprietorships. We provided support to other divisions within the I.R.S.

Education

1996 - 2000

University of Missouri - Columbia

B.A. (1996) | Political Science, History, Philosophy

Honors: Honor's College

Awards

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Academic Excellence

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

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The Smith Law Firm, LLC 231 South Bemiston Avenue Suite 800 Clayton MO 63105 Telephone: (314) 725-4400 Cell: (314) 974-3266

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How much interest accumulates on unpaid child support and maintenance?

Simple interest of 1% per month accumulates on unpaid child support or maintenance. Even though the State of Missouri does not systematically add interest to child support and maintenance payment histories, you are still entitled to collect that interest. Section 454.520 of the Missouri Revised Statutes provides that this interest accumulates on most child support and maintenance awards. In order to physically collect the interest, you may need to file a motion to determine amounts due and owing.

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How Child Support is Calculated in Missouri

Child support in Missouri is almost always calculated pursuant to the Form 14. In some cases judges can deviate from the Form 14 amount if it is "unjust and inappropriate". Income of both parents, health insurance costs, overnight visitation credits, and daycare expenses all play a role in calculating support, but those are not the only factors.

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Experience: 19 years

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

2004

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The Missouri Bar

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