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    Family Law

    F. Richard "Rick" Van Pelt

    Van Pelt & Van Pelt PC

    Springfield, MO
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    About

    . Practice limited to Family law. Name Best Lawyers "Lawyer ot the Year 2014" Family Law, Springfield Mo. Named Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, 2014.

    Overview

    Practice focus

    Family Law

    Firm

    Van Pelt & Van Pelt PC

    Office details

    Location

    1524 East Primrose Street, Suite A
    Springfield, MO 65804

    Services

    Practice areas

    Family Law

    Languages

    English

    Family Law Insights

    9 min read

    Is a Spousal Support Attorney Worth It in California?

    Spousal support in California turns on Family Code Section 4320, a discretionary statute with no fixed formula — which means the order often reflects how well your case is presented, not just the underlying facts. This guide breaks down when hiring an attorney is worth it, what one costs, and how to decide.

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    Credentials

    Education

    • Pittsburg State University, BA, graduated 1980

    Affiliations

    • Diplomate American College of Family Law Attorneys - Diplomate
    • Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
    • Missouri Bar Association - Member
    • American Academy of Adoption Attorneys - Fellow
    • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow