Christopher Karlen
Christopher Karlen
Chris has tried and settled numerous complex family law cases. He also has drafted and negotiated many pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. He has been appointed as a special master in several dissolution of marriage cases. He frequently lectures in the area of family law. He concentrates his practice in the area of family/domestic law, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, maintenance, child support, child custody, modification matters, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
Areas of Practice
- Family/Domestic Law
- Juvenile Law
- Business Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1982
Education
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1982
- George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
- B.A. - 1979
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: History
Published Works
- "Tax Aspects of Divorce in Missouri", National Business Institute, January, 6, 2004
- "Handling Missouri Divorce Cases From Start to Finish", National Business Institute, November, 12, 2004
- "Getting the Best Financial Settlement for Your Divorce Client in Missouri", National Business Institute, November, 17, 2005
- "What Family Court Judges Want You to Know", National Business Institute, June, 27, 2006
- "Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client", National Business Institute, April 30, 2007
- "Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client", National Business Institute, April, 18, 2008
- "Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the Rambo Litigator", National Business Institute, September, 30, 2009
Classes/Seminars
- Speaker, "Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client", National Business Institute
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Missouri Bar
- St. Louis County Bar Association
