team-member

Tana Benner

Columbia, MO

Licensed for 11 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Tana Benner is an attorney and founder of Benner Law. She has worked exclusively in family law matters for more than a decade. She started her legal career by serving as the court-appointed guardian ad litem in child order-of-protection cases, many involving cases of abuse and neglect. From this experience, she gained an uncommon perspective on the legal issues involving children and the importance of compassionate legal guidance.From this beginning, Benner has grown her practice to encompass a wide set of legal challenges families face. She focuses especially on adoption law, custody cases, and guardian ad litem work. She represents parents and children in cases of divorce, custody modification, child support, and guardianship cases in probate court.In law school, Benner was a member of the Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review and was published in the journal for her note, "Waving Good-Bye to Environmental Laws." She was selected to participate in the Family Violence Clinic at the University of Missouri where she represented victims of domestic violence under the supervision of Professor Mary M. Beck. Currently, she is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Women's Network through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and Emerging Professionals in Columbia. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Nicholas, and their son, Cohen.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Benner Family Law29 South 9th StreetSuite 211Columbia, MO, 6520129 South 9th StreetSuite 211Suite 211Columbia, MO, 65201

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Agnew
December 21, 2017

Hired Tana Benner to modify the child support owed by my child's father. He recently finished his medical residency and started making significantly more money but refused to pay any more than he did before. He kept giving us the runaround about his student loans and cost of living but completely ignored our child's necessities, childcare etc. Tana Benner came in and increased his monthly payments by a lot! He now has to cover not only necessities but also our child's activities as he's getting older. Thank you so much, Tana! I'm so glad I hired you! She explained everything my child was entitled to and got it for us!!

Mark
December 12, 2017

Thank you, Tana Benner, I don't think I could have been in a worse position before coming here. I had lost my son, my home, my reputation, and everything important to me. Thanks to Tana Benner I got my son back, my home back, and my life back. Even after my ex filed for two restraining orders, Tana was able to prove them false and baseless. She was able to get this divorce/custody battle on the right track and resolved. My son is doing so much better now and it wouldn't have happened without Tana, and the rest of her team. Thank you!

Ruth
December 11, 2017

I was seeking advice on how to file for an amicable divorce for my parents who had been living apart for over 10 years. One was very ill and it was important to protect both of their assets in the advent of a catastrophic illness. As my parents lived in Columbia and I was almost 200 miles away, finding Tana Benner, who was recommended by my local attorney, was a godsend. We were able to handle all of the particulars electronically via email and Tana helped us divide up all of the assets in a way that way that was fair to both of my parents. Everything was as smooth as possible except for the archaic court system. It took over 5 months to get an uncontested divorce to be accepted by the court. Obviously not her fault, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tana Benner for any matrimonial matters that you may have to deal with.

Stephanie
December 5, 2017

I wish I had met Tana Benner 3 and a half years ago when I had first filed. I would have been divorced by now with her representing me. She is no-nonsense, takes no bs and gets right to work. She comes to court prepared, organized and is responsive to all questions and concerns, while also helping her clients navigate their frustrations. I'm sure everyone going through a divorce knows how emotionally draining these things can get and many attorneys tend to take advantage of clients in that emotional state. Tana Benner! I had really lost all respect and faith in lawyers until I met her. Like I said earlier I hired Tanner Benner in March of this year and in November (same year) I was granted a divorce. STOP YOUR SEARCH AND HIRE HER !!!! you won't be disappointed.

Micha
December 3, 2017

I cannot say enough positive things about Tana Benner of Columbia Family Law Group. Choosing an attorney for a divorce or any legal matter requiring representation is a scary and overwhelming thought. My fears were comforted by the professional, yet reassuring atmosphere in working with Tana. She is prompt, reliable and takes time with her clients. The communication channels were always open and Tana spent the extra time for my concerns to ensure she and I were always on the same page. Tana represented me for 2 different legal matters within the last year, and both cases were handled timely, to my satisfaction with a professional, yet personal touch. My favorite aspect of both of my legal dealings with Tana was the upfront information that she provided me with. In both instances, Tana calmed my fears from the beginning by giving me facts (applicable laws, appropriate processes to adhere to, timelines of completion, etc). Being able to understand the legal process, knowing what the law(s) are and how they apply to you personally and an estimated timeframe took the guessing game and scariness of the "unknown" out of the picture for me and left me a solid foundation out what outcome(s) to expect. As a client, that was extremely important to me, as I do not function well in a world of the unknown! I hope to never have to be represented by an attorney again, however, my first call would be to Tana Benner.

Tim & Angela
November 3, 2017

Tana successfully navigated her way through not one, but two adoptions for our family. She was not only professional, but timely and responsive and was extremely empathetic to nervous parents to be who probably called her far too often. I would recommend her without hesitation. Thank you Tana. Tim & Angela

Todd
November 2, 2017

Tana was clearly engaged and understood my situation and my own take on how I felt this should go. She kept me up to date on what to expect and what I needed to do in a thoughtful and concise manner. Tana was able to grasp the complexity and showed very clear understanding that each situation isn't the same as the last. I appreciated her ability to juggle her schedule with mine and kept the situation from becoming hostile.

Sara
November 2, 2017

Even 5 years after my divorce she still answers questions and is absolutely amazing !!! She has done an amazing job with my divorce and child custody case I recommend Tana to everyone and everybody!!!

Stephanie
November 2, 2017

Tana listened to me and tried to do her best to get what I wanted during my divorce/custody battle.

Amy
May 6, 2015

I have worked with Tana Benner for eight years. I feel privileged to have found her and to call her my colleague and friend. She pushed through the first same sex divorce in Missouri. She is smart, caring, funny and takes the time to listen to her clients and find out what their needs are. Tana has the same interest that I do which is making sure that our clients are always number one, that we are prepared, professional and that we know that we have done everything possible for each client to have the best possible outcome in their case.

Agnew
December 21, 2017

Hired Tana Benner to modify the child support owed by my child's father. He recently finished his medical residency and started making significantly more money but refused to pay any more than he did before. He kept giving us the runaround about his student loans and cost of living but completely ignored our child's necessities, childcare etc. Tana Benner came in and increased his monthly payments by a lot! He now has to cover not only necessities but also our child's activities as he's getting older. Thank you so much, Tana! I'm so glad I hired you! She explained everything my child was entitled to and got it for us!!

Mark
December 12, 2017

Thank you, Tana Benner, I don't think I could have been in a worse position before coming here. I had lost my son, my home, my reputation, and everything important to me. Thanks to Tana Benner I got my son back, my home back, and my life back. Even after my ex filed for two restraining orders, Tana was able to prove them false and baseless. She was able to get this divorce/custody battle on the right track and resolved. My son is doing so much better now and it wouldn't have happened without Tana, and the rest of her team. Thank you!

Ruth
December 11, 2017

I was seeking advice on how to file for an amicable divorce for my parents who had been living apart for over 10 years. One was very ill and it was important to protect both of their assets in the advent of a catastrophic illness. As my parents lived in Columbia and I was almost 200 miles away, finding Tana Benner, who was recommended by my local attorney, was a godsend. We were able to handle all of the particulars electronically via email and Tana helped us divide up all of the assets in a way that way that was fair to both of my parents. Everything was as smooth as possible except for the archaic court system. It took over 5 months to get an uncontested divorce to be accepted by the court. Obviously not her fault, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tana Benner for any matrimonial matters that you may have to deal with.

Stephanie
December 5, 2017

I wish I had met Tana Benner 3 and a half years ago when I had first filed. I would have been divorced by now with her representing me. She is no-nonsense, takes no bs and gets right to work. She comes to court prepared, organized and is responsive to all questions and concerns, while also helping her clients navigate their frustrations. I'm sure everyone going through a divorce knows how emotionally draining these things can get and many attorneys tend to take advantage of clients in that emotional state. Tana Benner! I had really lost all respect and faith in lawyers until I met her. Like I said earlier I hired Tanner Benner in March of this year and in November (same year) I was granted a divorce. STOP YOUR SEARCH AND HIRE HER !!!! you won't be disappointed.

Micha
December 3, 2017

I cannot say enough positive things about Tana Benner of Columbia Family Law Group. Choosing an attorney for a divorce or any legal matter requiring representation is a scary and overwhelming thought. My fears were comforted by the professional, yet reassuring atmosphere in working with Tana. She is prompt, reliable and takes time with her clients. The communication channels were always open and Tana spent the extra time for my concerns to ensure she and I were always on the same page. Tana represented me for 2 different legal matters within the last year, and both cases were handled timely, to my satisfaction with a professional, yet personal touch. My favorite aspect of both of my legal dealings with Tana was the upfront information that she provided me with. In both instances, Tana calmed my fears from the beginning by giving me facts (applicable laws, appropriate processes to adhere to, timelines of completion, etc). Being able to understand the legal process, knowing what the law(s) are and how they apply to you personally and an estimated timeframe took the guessing game and scariness of the "unknown" out of the picture for me and left me a solid foundation out what outcome(s) to expect. As a client, that was extremely important to me, as I do not function well in a world of the unknown! I hope to never have to be represented by an attorney again, however, my first call would be to Tana Benner.

Tim & Angela
November 3, 2017

Tana successfully navigated her way through not one, but two adoptions for our family. She was not only professional, but timely and responsive and was extremely empathetic to nervous parents to be who probably called her far too often. I would recommend her without hesitation. Thank you Tana. Tim & Angela

Todd
November 2, 2017

Tana was clearly engaged and understood my situation and my own take on how I felt this should go. She kept me up to date on what to expect and what I needed to do in a thoughtful and concise manner. Tana was able to grasp the complexity and showed very clear understanding that each situation isn't the same as the last. I appreciated her ability to juggle her schedule with mine and kept the situation from becoming hostile.

Sara
November 2, 2017

Even 5 years after my divorce she still answers questions and is absolutely amazing !!! She has done an amazing job with my divorce and child custody case I recommend Tana to everyone and everybody!!!

Stephanie
November 2, 2017

Tana listened to me and tried to do her best to get what I wanted during my divorce/custody battle.

Amy
May 6, 2015

I have worked with Tana Benner for eight years. I feel privileged to have found her and to call her my colleague and friend. She pushed through the first same sex divorce in Missouri. She is smart, caring, funny and takes the time to listen to her clients and find out what their needs are. Tana has the same interest that I do which is making sure that our clients are always number one, that we are prepared, professional and that we know that we have done everything possible for each client to have the best possible outcome in their case.

Agnew
December 21, 2017

Hired Tana Benner to modify the child support owed by my child's father. He recently finished his medical residency and started making significantly more money but refused to pay any more than he did before. He kept giving us the runaround about his student loans and cost of living but completely ignored our child's necessities, childcare etc. Tana Benner came in and increased his monthly payments by a lot! He now has to cover not only necessities but also our child's activities as he's getting older. Thank you so much, Tana! I'm so glad I hired you! She explained everything my child was entitled to and got it for us!!

Mark
December 12, 2017

Thank you, Tana Benner, I don't think I could have been in a worse position before coming here. I had lost my son, my home, my reputation, and everything important to me. Thanks to Tana Benner I got my son back, my home back, and my life back. Even after my ex filed for two restraining orders, Tana was able to prove them false and baseless. She was able to get this divorce/custody battle on the right track and resolved. My son is doing so much better now and it wouldn't have happened without Tana, and the rest of her team. Thank you!

Ruth
December 11, 2017

I was seeking advice on how to file for an amicable divorce for my parents who had been living apart for over 10 years. One was very ill and it was important to protect both of their assets in the advent of a catastrophic illness. As my parents lived in Columbia and I was almost 200 miles away, finding Tana Benner, who was recommended by my local attorney, was a godsend. We were able to handle all of the particulars electronically via email and Tana helped us divide up all of the assets in a way that way that was fair to both of my parents. Everything was as smooth as possible except for the archaic court system. It took over 5 months to get an uncontested divorce to be accepted by the court. Obviously not her fault, I would wholeheartedly recommend Tana Benner for any matrimonial matters that you may have to deal with.

Stephanie
December 5, 2017

I wish I had met Tana Benner 3 and a half years ago when I had first filed. I would have been divorced by now with her representing me. She is no-nonsense, takes no bs and gets right to work. She comes to court prepared, organized and is responsive to all questions and concerns, while also helping her clients navigate their frustrations. I'm sure everyone going through a divorce knows how emotionally draining these things can get and many attorneys tend to take advantage of clients in that emotional state. Tana Benner! I had really lost all respect and faith in lawyers until I met her. Like I said earlier I hired Tanner Benner in March of this year and in November (same year) I was granted a divorce. STOP YOUR SEARCH AND HIRE HER !!!! you won't be disappointed.

Micha
December 3, 2017

I cannot say enough positive things about Tana Benner of Columbia Family Law Group. Choosing an attorney for a divorce or any legal matter requiring representation is a scary and overwhelming thought. My fears were comforted by the professional, yet reassuring atmosphere in working with Tana. She is prompt, reliable and takes time with her clients. The communication channels were always open and Tana spent the extra time for my concerns to ensure she and I were always on the same page. Tana represented me for 2 different legal matters within the last year, and both cases were handled timely, to my satisfaction with a professional, yet personal touch. My favorite aspect of both of my legal dealings with Tana was the upfront information that she provided me with. In both instances, Tana calmed my fears from the beginning by giving me facts (applicable laws, appropriate processes to adhere to, timelines of completion, etc). Being able to understand the legal process, knowing what the law(s) are and how they apply to you personally and an estimated timeframe took the guessing game and scariness of the "unknown" out of the picture for me and left me a solid foundation out what outcome(s) to expect. As a client, that was extremely important to me, as I do not function well in a world of the unknown! I hope to never have to be represented by an attorney again, however, my first call would be to Tana Benner.

Tim & Angela
November 3, 2017

Tana successfully navigated her way through not one, but two adoptions for our family. She was not only professional, but timely and responsive and was extremely empathetic to nervous parents to be who probably called her far too often. I would recommend her without hesitation. Thank you Tana. Tim & Angela

Todd
November 2, 2017

Tana was clearly engaged and understood my situation and my own take on how I felt this should go. She kept me up to date on what to expect and what I needed to do in a thoughtful and concise manner. Tana was able to grasp the complexity and showed very clear understanding that each situation isn't the same as the last. I appreciated her ability to juggle her schedule with mine and kept the situation from becoming hostile.

Sara
November 2, 2017

Even 5 years after my divorce she still answers questions and is absolutely amazing !!! She has done an amazing job with my divorce and child custody case I recommend Tana to everyone and everybody!!!

Stephanie
November 2, 2017

Tana listened to me and tried to do her best to get what I wanted during my divorce/custody battle.

Amy
May 6, 2015

I have worked with Tana Benner for eight years. I feel privileged to have found her and to call her my colleague and friend. She pushed through the first same sex divorce in Missouri. She is smart, caring, funny and takes the time to listen to her clients and find out what their needs are. Tana has the same interest that I do which is making sure that our clients are always number one, that we are prepared, professional and that we know that we have done everything possible for each client to have the best possible outcome in their case.