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I am married and have yet to file for divorce. I want to have rights to my children beforehand.
answered on Sep 17, 2018
You and your husband will have equal rights to your children until a court orders otherwise, regardless of what state you are in. It is typically considered that a state has jurisdiction over children after they have been in the state for six months,
answered on Sep 10, 2018
They can be engaged, but without consent from a guardian, they will need to hold off on getting married until the younger party turns 18.
My daughter's father recently got kicked out of his house for not being able to pay rent. He moved into an unsafe house just to have a place to stay, and is now demanding that I take our daughter there and threatening me with attorneys and court cases. What are my rights?
answered on Sep 10, 2018
First of all, don't ever be afraid to go to court. Secondly, it is unclear from your question what the current parenting orders may be, if you have never been to court regarding custody, and the two of you are unmarried, then you are the only one with rights to the child. If the two of you... View More 
We recently separated because he had an affair and he told us to come back to California to be with my family. I have a signed letter that I was taking my son. Then a few days later he signed a letter stating my son will live 100% of the time with me in California. Does he have any legal right to... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2018
As you two are separated and did not go through court to decided upon a parenting plan, you both have equal rights to your son. Talk to an attorney as soon as possible to pursue a legal separation or divorce which will include a court enforceable parenting schedule.
The father ordered to pay just started working due to medical issues but only makes half of what ex (whom is primary) makes. He pays all childs expenses while at his home (buying clothes, food, etc), but court has ordered him to pay a quarter of what he makes a month all while trying to take care... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
It sounds like you need to talk to an attorney about seeking a modification.
answered on Sep 4, 2018
It depends on who has legal custody of the child, if you have joint legal custody, your ex would need your permission; however if your ex has sole legal custody, then they may do change the child's school. It's strange that your ex has custody if the child lives with you, I would... View More
My husband and I have been separated 9 years. My 12 year old daughter stays with me. 13 yr old son with him. Daughter doesnt want to go to grandparents house where dad lives every other weekend. She gets so stressed she stops eating. Does she honestly have to go? Its effecting her health. Theres no... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
If there is no court order, then there is nothing to enforce and she doesn't have to go. Be aware, you both have an equal right to the children, until a judge says otherwise, so he has every right to come and get her for visitation. Your best course of action, if you are not ready for a... View More
father and step mother are negative in there treatment and attitude towards.
answered on Aug 31, 2018
17 is a gray area. You must follow the court orders until the child is 18. However, if he wanted to file a family access motion to enforce visitation, or you wished to file a modification based upon their degrading relationship, then case may not get resolved until after the child turns 18, in... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2018
If you can prove the statements are false, you can have the witness impeached, and possibly have the other party's pleadings thrown out.
Trying to get custody of child. Mother moved child from our shared home to another state, and moved to two other states as well. Her exact whereabouts are unknown and she refuses contact. I have been able to serve her in Arkansas and Oklahoma but we have a current child support order in Missouri.... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2018
The court in Missouri will not be able to enter orders on custody if there is a pending petition in another state.
I'm the petitioner, and we have a prenup. I filed for divorce after she claimed that I hit her, and had me removed from my own house. After that, she broke into my storage unit, sold everything inside, and stole the original prenup. She also took $15,000 out of my bank account. That was all... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2018
So long as she has a counter-petition, dismissing your petition would not stop the divorce. If you want everything to stop, find a way to settle. If you feel like your attorney does not have your best interests in mind, you may want to talk to someone else in your area about representing you.
My son's father moved to out of state 6.5hours away 10months ago. He has been back to see him once to see him for 10hrs max. He keeps saying its my fault he doesn't see him cause we don't have a legal agreement yet so i won't let him take him out of state or drive to meet him... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2018
That will depend upon the judge. Some judges believe that the time between parent and child is so important, that extended visits are worth it; other judges will say that a 13 hour round trip is too much time for a small child to spend traveling. Talk to an attorney local to you for more... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2018
Child support is based upon two things: how much each parent makes and would provide for the child if the parents were still together, and how much time each parent has the child in his or her care. If there is a significant difference in the parents' income, then even with 50/50 custody, one... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2018
Yes, you would submit a motion to modify, and after 30 days of service, a joint agreement.
Pregnant She was wondering if the state could come in after having the child and take the baby way? Also everything is done and over with she doesn't have to go to court or anything it's just that's on her record cuz her son had passed away and she took the deal to put her son to rest.
answered on Aug 20, 2018
The state doesn't keep track of an individual after his or her case is finished, additionally the state takes custody of a child on a case by case basis. So if your friend had a child taken away before, that does not automatically mean that this child will be taken away.
answered on Aug 16, 2018
If she in not enrolled in college by October of this year, then you may have your child support terminated, if she does enroll in school of some kind, then you must continue paying child support until she either drops out, graduates, or turns 21.
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Unless you have become emancipated, or are 18, you cannot leave your parent's home without their permission.
We have DNA tested bit that's it. He recently decided to be in there life so I let them go to his house for a little while, now has telling me I can't have them back. He lives in Iowa and I live in Missouri. What do i do?
answered on Aug 14, 2018
Under Missouri law, and unwed father does not have legal rights to his children without a court order. Therefore, you can go and retrieve the child, ask the police to assist you.
Not liking living situation and would like to do better
answered on Aug 13, 2018
A child may move out of his or her parents home when he or she reaches eighteen or becomes emancipated.
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