Susan Amato has been selected to the 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas receive this distinction. A note about the Super Lawyers distinction: in April 2013, the Super Lawyers selection process received a patent (U.S. Pat. No. 8,412,564) from the …
Susan Amato serves as Mediator Ethics and Standards of Practice Panelist
On May 24, 2023, Susan served as a panelist, along with Hon. Douglas Beach, Kim Bettisworth, and James Reeves in a training webinar discussing Mediator Ethics and Standards of Practice held by the Association of Missouri Mediators, where she previously served on the board. The Association of Missouri Mediators was formed in 1998 as an educational and networking organization to …
Susan Amato receives prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” award
Amato Family Law is pleased to share that Sue Amato has been recognized by her peers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Collaborative Law: Family Law in St. Louis. She will be highlighted in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her high caliber work in Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law Mediation. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been …
Susan Amato presents to The Missouri chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Topic: Whose Records Are They – And What Are the Ethics? Susan enjoyed speaking on Friday to the members of the Missouri Chapter of AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) on an interdisciplinary panel including lawyers, a judge and a mental health professional, about access to mental health records in custody cases, and the balance between protecting the confidentiality …
Susan Amato recognized by peers in The Best Lawyers in America®
We are excited to announce Susan Amato’s selection by her peers for inclusion in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Susan was recognized in Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law Mediation. The latest edition has been released publicly and is now available on www.bestlawyers.com. Congratulations, Susan!
How does a Collaborative Divorce work? (Quick video)
Divorce doesn’t have to be messy or contentious, if you ask the right questions. Watch the video below for a quick explanation of the Collaborative Divorce process, and then give us a call to explore options for your unique situation.
What’s Up at the Courthouse
We’re months into the pandemic and there’s still no clear end in sight. You may be wondering if it’s possible to move forward in a divorce or modification before we’re back to “normal”. The short answer is yes. Physical access to the courthouse is still limited and varies week to week, and county by county as the local situation …
Mediation via Video Conference – Pros and Cons
Perhaps you were considering resolving your divorce through the mediation process, and have put things on hold, given the limits on in person meetings during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Coronavirus has lead to the adoption of new and creative ways to complete functions typically done in-person during the divorce process. One option is to proceed with the mediation process through …
Saint Louis County Offers Online Filing for Protective Orders
The Saint Louis County Circuit now offers the option of filing for a Protective Order online. This is available if you reside in St. Louis County, or the Respondent resides in St. Louis County, or the abuse occurred in St. Louis County. Because of the Covid 19 crisis, if you have access to the necessary technology, it may also …
Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic
1. BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and maintaining social distancing. This also means BE INFORMED. Stay in touch with the most reliable media sources and avoid the rumor mill on social media. 2. BE MINDFUL. …
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