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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Missouri on
Q: Can CDS keep me from speaking with my childs doctor at a mental behavioral hospital. I am a non offending parent.

I have an ex parte and child protection order against my Childs mother. I've been in this now for 2 years because I asked for help from the court when my daughter ran away and was exhibiting harmful and dangerous behaviors. Prior to that I had joint custody as me being the primary physical... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: Will a judge make me pay child support if I am on ssi?

I am disabled and have 5 children I am raising off section 8 and ssi and my ex has alienated me from my first and 6th child to get full custody and wants child support because he knows it would cause me to loose my home and children.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Missouri on
Q: What rights does a 16 yr old pregnant girl have over her child ,(unborn,) if she is a ward of the state in foster care

Parents have no rights to 16 yr old pregnant girl. Family placement has been exhausted. Current foster family does not want the baby. Can the state of missouri take the baby at birth

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Missouri on
Q: How long does temporary guardianship last in Missouri?

and can that guardianship be transferred without Parental consent

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Missouri on
Q: What can I do when a auto insurance company charges me more money for policy because of not at fault accident on record

The accident was not a moving violation the accident was my car was parked in front of my house and a tow truck back into it the tow trucks insurance paid for the damages so how can I insurance company charge me a higher premium I take my discounts away for being an unsafe driver when there was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue the county sheriff's department for removing my child from my home and giving my child to his father?

My ex created a fake document and has used it on more than one occasion to have my child taken from me. I told the officers several times that we were in litigation and there was no custody order. I was not allowed to see the document that was being shown to them. I also told them that my ex was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Missouri on
Q: My son agreed to sell a vehicle, this agreement was done through messages. There was a contract created but was not yet.

My son made an agreement with someone regarding a car that is my son's. This agreement was made through messages and a contract was prepared but not signed yet. The vehicle had a lien on it through the bank and my son spoke to the bank prior to agreeing on selling the car on payments. First... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Missouri on
Q: I am a Missouri Medical Marijuana patient, I visited a dispensary over the weekend and I was charged recreational taxes

I am a Missouri Medical Marijuana patient, I visited a dispensary over the weekend and I was charged recreational taxes which should not have been. I have tried to contact the store but when I ask for a manager they tell me to hold and no one ever comes to the phone. I want to make sure they are... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Missouri on
Q: What form do I need to file for someone in DOC in MIssouri to go to court for a capius warrant?

My husband is in DOC custody in Missouri for a probation revocation. He was on dual status probation from two counties when his probation was revoked. What do we need to file in the second county where he has a capius warrant and detainer to see if they will bring him to court and revoke that... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: Can I file something for my daughter filling a false restraining order on me after she attacked me in my home resulting

Resulting in a broken finger and me wearing a cast for 3 weeks causing me to loose wages and one job

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Elder Law and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: If someone has been publicly harrassed, stalked, been kept @ home using threats. Much more. The police will not help.

I've been harassed by women using megaphones to insult me on my street, breaking into my house while I'm gone or asleep. There's been theft, vandalism, identity theft, assault, harrassement, utility theft, and someone has put some kind of two way audio setup so that they can talk to... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2024

Dealing with harassment and lack of police support can be incredibly frustrating and frightening. In your situation, gathering as much evidence as possible is crucial. Document every incident in detail, including dates, times, and descriptions of the events. Photographs, videos, and audio... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Missouri on
Q: in missouri does an auto ins adjuster have to tell if their client has active insurance

I was in a car accident and the insurance adjuster for the at fault driver would not tell me if the driver had active insurance. When I filed the claim they did not say the person was or was not insured.They denied my claim but He would not tell me anything . They knew who it was because I gave... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Missouri on
Q: If a renter who is responsible when a tree falls on the property impeding driveway /garage

During Hurricane Beryl a tree fell on top of our vehicle while in the driveway , we asked the landlord about removing the tree off the vehicle and she stated it was an ACT OF NATURE and it was nothing she could do, we paid $850 to have the tree removed from the vehicle but the remaining tree is... View More

Ronald J. Eisenberg
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answered on Jul 23, 2024

Missouri's rent-withholding statute is unlikely to apply. It's limited to $300 or half a month's rent if I recall correctly. An attorney would need to read the lease to assess the situation.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: In mo, well on lot A is shared with lot b. There is no well agreement. Can Lot a owner disconnect the well from lot b?

Property is a lake lot for sale in missouri. Seller, who owns the well, has no agreement with the property next door to use the well. Property owners next door haven't paid the bills for water. Can the owner of the well disconnect/shut off the water to the next door property legally.

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