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Legal Custody

January 5, 2026 by Drew Williams

What is Legal Custody? Legal custody refers to the rights, responsibilities, and authority relating to major decisions in a child’s life. In Missouri, legal custody determines which parents have the power to make important decisions regarding a child’s health, education, religious upbringing, and general welfare. Types of Legal Custody in Missouri Joint Legal Custody: Both […]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Legal Custody

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Drew Williams Professional Background

Drew began focusing on family law during his second semester of law school. He graduated law school with an emphasis on Child and Family Law, obtained membership into the Order of Barristers, and was honored with the Child and Family Services Clinic Outstanding Student Award. After finishing law school, Drew worked as a law clerk in the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, where he assisted the judge in handling Jackson County’s family law and domestic relations dockets.

In 2016, Drew began working as an associate attorney at Todt, Ryan, Cody, and Fuchs, LLC in St. Charles, Missouri. While there, he gained invaluable experience and mentorship in litigating divorce and family law cases. In 2019, Drew accepted a position as Litigation Attorney with domestic litigation firm Cordell & Cordell in St. Louis, Missouri. During his time at Cordell & Cordell, Drew managed a large case load where he continued to build, hone, and refine his approach to divorce and family law matters.

In 2022, Drew began Williams Legal Services with the goal of creating a platform to provide exceptional representation to clients in family law and estate planning matters.

Professional History

2022: Williams Legal Services

2019-2021: Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2016-2019: Associate Attorney, Todt, Ryan, Cody & Fuchs LLC

2015-2016: Law Clerk to the Honorable Bryan E. Round, 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri

Education

Juris Doctorate, University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, Class of 2015

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