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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Missouri on
Q: Dog was stolen then cops show up and charge me with class a misdemeanor

Is that legal in Missouri

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Missouri on
Q: How long do I have to keep ex husbands belongings after divorce

My attorney has contacted him regarding this, he set a date for Aug 31, but never confirmed a time and didn't show up. The divorce was finalized June 25. I cannot send a certified letter because I don't know his address and the address he gave the courts is false. I live in Missouri

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: Ex-husband not compliant with custody agreement, taking our children to his home country for 4 weeks against my wishes.

My ex and I share 50/50 of our sons (2y and 4y), and we each get 2 weeks vacation per year. He has used his 2 weeks already and is going again to his home country for his sister's wedding. I told him I was ok with them going for the wedding but not ok with that long of a period, but he has... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Missouri on
Q: ..define the Smiths shall have hunting and fishing rights on the 100 acres which are personal to them and their children

Are the rights exclusive

The rights cannot be transferred

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I gift land to my son?
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answered on Sep 12, 2024

Yes, you can gift land to your son. Transferring property to a family member is a common process and can usually be done through a gift deed. The gift deed must be drafted, signed, and registered to be legally valid.

When gifting land, it's important to be aware of any tax...
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Q: My friend forgot to update voter registration address before moving abroad, are they in trouble?

So, I'll try to describe their situation as briefly as possible:

- due to the pandemic, they had to move back in with their sibling (MO), and updated the registration accordingly.

- then they moved in with their parents (still MO, one county over), but forgot to change the... View More

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Q: How long can you have a dog in your possession before it is yours?

My daughter took in my ex boyfriend’s dog when he was involuntarily hospitalized for delusions five months ago. If she had not taken the dog, it would’ve have gone to the humane society. Prior to his hospitalization, he tried to get me to take the dog. After his hospitalization, his friend told... View More

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Q: I took a dog in from someone 5 months ago, now the original owner wants her back. Is this dog considered mine?

I took the dog in after the previous owner was found to have locked themselves in a bathroom for the past week+, the house had no power, and the dog had been left to fend for herself in the house. The previous owner was taken into a hospital for a short period of time (less than a week). No food or... View More

Q: Can I be refused an incident report after being hurt at work?

I was crushed against a wall and conveyer belt at work and had boxes of broken glass and busted gun powder thrown at me being hit by the boxes and then cussed at and death threats made since we had to stop production to save me from being completely crushed. My manager refused me a incident report... View More

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Q: In Missouri can a foster couple pretend to be married and illegally use the married name but the man is married already?

There is foster parents stating they are married here in Missouri and she is going by his last name although they are not legally married and he is still married to another lady living outside of Missouri.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Missouri on
Q: I turn 18 next July, my dad still pays for my car and my phone, when I turn 18 can my dad/mom look through my phone
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answered on Sep 11, 2024

When you turn 18, you legally become an adult and gain more control over your personal privacy. This means that, in general, your parents don’t have the right to go through your phone without your consent. However, if they are still paying for your phone or the car, they might feel they have some... View More

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Q: I live in MO I & the Father want him taken off the birth certificate. He is not the bio father. How do we do that?

I live in Missouri and we are both on my sons birth certificate and we both want him taken off the birth certificate because we will be getting a divorce and he is no longer going to be a part of my sons life. How do we get him off of the birth certificate? He is not the biological father. He will... View More

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Q: Can u help with an adverse possession case

I been living at the current residence for a little have come around but they haven't tried to contact me in 10 years over they haven't tried to contact me in 10 years over 10over 10 yrs an just recently the

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Missouri on
Q: I need help with an adverse possession case

I been living at the current residence for a little have come around but they haven't tried to contact me in 10 years overover 10 yrs an just recently the

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Sep 7, 2024

Your post cut off mid-sentence. If you desire to hire an attorney to file such a lawsuit, look for someone local and experienced. We cannot solicit through Justia not recommend anyone.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: A loan company is threatening via email that they are taking me to court

I no longer live in the same state and they don't have any current info on my address or phone number. How will they serve me? I've moved but they don't have any updated info on me.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Sep 7, 2024

They’ll need to locate you. A public records search might reveal your new address. For example, a driver’s license or vehicle registration.

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