Masterson Law
Summer Masterson-Goethals is a trial attorney with vast experience protecting consumers and families across Southwest Missouri. She believes every client should have access to quality legal representation at a reasonable price. I work with my clients to accomplish their goals efficiently, effectively, and with as little financial strain as possible.
05/26/2026
⚖️ Family court is less about one explosive moment and more about patterns, patience, documentation, and credibility over time ⚖️
05/18/2026
⚖️ Not every family law case is the right fit for our firm.
And that is intentional.
We believe litigation should be approached with:
* clarity
* strategy
* professionalism
* and emotional discipline
We work best with clients who are looking for:
* thoughtful guidance
* practical solutions
* and a clear path forward
Not constant chaos.
Family law is emotional enough on its own.
The process should not feel unnecessarily destructive.
That’s why we are selective about the matters we accept.
We want clients we can genuinely help—and clients who are prepared to approach the process in a productive, solution-oriented way.
Because when the right attorney-client relationship exists, everything works better:
* communication
* preparation
* strategy
* and ultimately, outcomes
Our goal is not to add stress to your life.
It’s to help carry it for you.
To create structure where there is uncertainty.
To bring calm where there is conflict.
And to guide the process with steadiness and experience.
Litigation will never be a spa day.
But with the right strategy and the right team, it can feel far less overwhelming than people expect.
Masterson Law
Clarity where there is chaos. ⚖️
05/18/2026
Marriages fall apart for any number of reasons. For Jessica Simon, the first signs that hers was in trouble showed up in the checking account she shared with her husband.
At times, it would be a stray DraftKings charge. On other days, there would be more. Roughly nine years into their marriage, her frustrations with the sports bets reached a tipping point.
The rift over money made clear how much they had both changed since they first started dating and had kids.
Money, that eternal source of marital friction, offers a paper trail for the unraveling of countless marriages.
Divorce lawyers say that what’s known as financial secrecy or infidelity is at the center of many splits.
That can mean hiding when an income source dries up, keeping a secret bank account or giving in to any of the financial temptations that have proliferated in recent years, whether it’s sports betting, shopping apps or risky trades.
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3030 E. Battlefield, Suite A
Springfield, MO
65804
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |