Founding Partner
Kristina L. Retzlaff, JD
Experienced Negotiator. Compassionate Representative. Creative Problem Solver. Empathetic Ally.
About Kristina
Kristina Retzlaff is known for her calm and reassuring presence when chaos surrounds her. She is a skilled litigator but prefers to resolve cases – especially those with children – outside of the courtroom. Her greatest strength is her ability to tell stories and explain complex issues in a simple, easy-to-understand manner.
Graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2004, Kristina served as the staff articles editor on the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy and participated in the Elder Law Clinic and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. She also spent several years as a regional adviser for her sorority, Delta Gamma.
Kristina received Bachelors Degrees in Economics and Communications, cum laude, from Wichita State University in 2001. While at Wichita State, she was involved in many campus activities and was known as a trusted student leader on campus.
Initially focusing on Social Security Disability claims, Kristina later expanded her practice to Family Law in 2011. Since 2015, she has served as a court-appointed Mediator, Limited Case Manager, Domestic Conciliator, and Case Manager. Kristina has handled multiple Domestic Conciliation cases in Sedgwick and the surrounding counties, and her no-nonsense approach has earned her recognition as one of the “Top-Three Divorce Attorneys” in Wichita for the last three years. With her leadership at the firm, Floodman Family Law was recognized as the “Top Family Law Firm” for both 2022 and 2023.
Committed to personalized service, Kristina limits her caseload to ensure she can respond quickly to her clients’ needs. She excels at breaking down complex legal issues, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their futures. Her peers consistently praise her work, and she has garnered positive reviews from many of her previous clients—some returning to her for help with other legal issues years later.
In 2024, Kristina became trained to practice Collaborative Family Law, which is a method of handling family law cases that does not require court involvement. These cases are much less-stressful and provide a way for Kristina’s clients to move forward after a relationship, without the typical “collateral damage” that often comes from litigation. Kristina is highly-skilled in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and is able to offer creative solutions to the thorniest of problems.
Kristina now brings this same skillset to her new role as an Estate Planning attorney. She will begin offering these services to existing clients in late-2024, and to the Wichita community in 2025.
Outside of her practice, Kristina has co-chaired the Family Law Committee at the Wichita Bar Association and is actively involved in her community as a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, where she served on the Welcome Committee. She also volunteers with her children’s schools and the Wichita Alumnae Panhellenic and Delta Gamma organizations. Kristina resides in Wichita with her husband and three of their five children, who range in age from 10 to 23.
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Kristina's Family Law Services
Divorce
Offering skilled representation from start to finish of all divorce cases, including non-traditional (LGBTQ+ and common-law) marriages. With over 100 years of combined experience, our staff knows how to navigate the court system to bring closure to this chapter of your life, leaving you ready to move forward with your future.
Annulment
The laws of annulment are complex. Our attorneys know how to determine whether you can qualify for an annulment, and assist you with filing for, or defending against, an annulment.
Spousal Maintenance Alimony
Sometimes referred to as “alimony,” spousal maintenance can help you move forward with your new life. We are skilled at determining an appropriate amount of spousal maintenance, and we can advocate for you to receive what’s fair. We can also defend against unfair claims for alimony from your ex.
Child Custody
We can assist with establishing a parenting time schedule or changing an existing schedule. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in methods to show the court the best interests of your child.
Child Support
Many factors can change the child support calculations. Our entire staff has expertise in getting a child support monthly payment that is fair for you and your child. We excel at child support worksheets that involve irregular or “bonus” income. We can assist with filing or defending motions for sanctions for failure to report a change in income.
Paternity
Children born outside of marriage are more common than ever. We know how to establish rights for fathers to stay in their children’s lives, even if he was never married to their mother.
Division of Marital Property
We are known for our handling of high-net worth divorces in Kansas. Our attorneys know which experts to call to obtain a comprehensive valuation of your business or any other property. We then put our advocacy skills to work to get you the share you deserve.
Collaborative Divorce
Our lawyers are some of the only family law attorneys in Wichita who are trained to conduct divorces in a collaborative divorce format. This will keep you out of court and allow you to maintain a good working relationship with your ex. It is often less expensive than a litigated divorce.
Co-habitation and Equitable Division of Jointly Acquired Property
Sometimes you need to separate property you acquired while you were living with a partner, even if you were not married. We can assist with getting a fair result for you, so you can leave the relationship behind without having to leave your property behind.
Separate Maintenance Actions
Also known as “legal separation,” a separate maintenance case helps protect your rights when you separate from a spouse. Our attorneys know how to help you decide whether to file for legal separation, divorce, or annulment.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Offering comprehensive family law services—including divorce, child custody, and support—with compassionate, experienced representation to protect your rights and interests.
Separation Agreements
We are skilled drafters, who will draft your separation agreement in a way that is fair to you and protects your rights.
Kristina's Alternative Dispute Resolutions Services
Mediation
Mediation is a process in which a neutral person facilitates communication between two parties to promote settlement and assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute. Our mediators have conducted many mediations over the last 10 years. We are successful at incorporating the knowledge we’ve gained from our courtroom expertise into our mediation process. Mediation has been shown to leave parties more satisfied than a court-imposed decision. Mediation is less expensive than a trial, and offers the parties a chance to confidentially explore options that may not be possible at trial.
Domestic Conciliation
Domestic Conciliation is a process that helps the parties work toward a settlement of their disputes, generally in custody-related matters. Domestic Conciliation is not confidential. The conciliator can make a recommendation to the court, regarding any issues the parties cannot reach agreement. Our conciliators are highly-trained to remain neutral even when making recommendations, and we always put the needs of the children at the forefront of our work
Collaborative Family Law
Collaborative Family Law is a confidential, cost-effective approach to divorcing outside of court. A team of two attorneys, a neutral family counselor and a neutral financial expert will meet with you and your spouse to help you build options for your family’s future. The CFL team builds creative solutions outside of court that will protect your confidentiality and can usually complete the entire case in far less time than a traditional courtroom case
Case Management
Case Management is a process in which a court-appointed neutral manages disputes and makes recommendations about ongoing conflicts between two parents. Our case managers are frequently appointed by the courts when the case is considered to be “high-conflict”, and we have successfully handled several cases where the parents have been able to move out of case management after working with us over a period of several months or years.
Parent Child Coordination
Parent Coordination is a process in which a neutral alternative dispute professional will assist the parties in following their current parenting plan. The PC may make decisions in reports or recommendations to the court. A parenting coordinator can be appointed for up to 2 years, so it is important to find a provider you trust to remain neutral throughout the process.
Kristina's Estate Planning Services
Trust Administration
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Wills
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Deeds
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Asset Protection
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Conservatorships
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Guardianships
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Healthcare Documents
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Durable Powers of Attorney
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