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I been getting alimony a long with child support payments however now that child support has ended so did my alimony, I'm confused to what to do.
Husband and I have been separated for almost 8 yrs. He is now wanting to go on to filing for divorce. I have a back and neck injury, currently going through treatment and surgeries. He is threatening to take me off of health insurance before starting the divorce process, leaving me with no health... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2024
This sounds like a really tough situation, especially with your ongoing medical treatment. Generally speaking, in most states, including Missouri, once a divorce is filed, there are temporary restraining orders that prevent either spouse from making major changes, like canceling health insurance,... View More
He won't give me money for groceries anymore there's no food in the house there's no toilet paper for 5 days I just am so sick from the cancer and depression from him just degrading me he text messages me from work
telling me he's going to come home and beat me up
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Bad situation. If he is threatening you, get an order of protection to have him removed from the residence. Seek some social service assistance for abused women.
My husband knows I’m filling and he isn’t going to contest it I just don’t know how to go about it
answered on Mar 4, 2024
The best way to go about it is to hire an attorney to help. You can also check out the Missouri Supreme Courts webpage for self representation forms.
My wife left me over a year ago and moved in with her mother. She has all her mail forwarded to her mothers address where she lives. I am trying to sell my home where do I stand legally? We are still legally married, can she fight me on selling the house?
answered on Feb 22, 2024
The short answer is that your wife's signature will be necessary to sell the house. Depending on the circumstances, she may or may not be entitled to "block" you from selling the house, but her signature will be necessary because of your marital status.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Reviewing your deposition is crucial to ensure accuracy and completeness of the testimony provided. Start by carefully reviewing the transcript or recording of your deposition, paying attention to the questions asked and your responses. Verify that your answers accurately reflect your recollection... View More
Still not final. Please help my tags are expired. I live in Arkansas
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
To renew your vehicle tags and pay only the taxes on your vehicle while your divorce is still pending, you should follow these steps:
1. Contact your local DMV: Reach out to the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles or the relevant local agency responsible for vehicle registration to... View More
My son's wife filed for divorce 3 yrs ago. He was ordered to pay for her lawyer $4000. He also had to get a lawyer for himself. The judged ordered him to pay his wife $1600/month, $800 for 2 kids and $800 for her, and make the payment on HIS house and he could not live there. He of course... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In Missouri, if a divorce filing remains inactive for an extended period, it is possible for the court to dismiss the case for lack of prosecution. However, the dismissal of the case would not necessarily nullify the initial court orders, especially those related to child support, spousal support,... View More
In a divorce judgment can respondent who was wrongly incarcerated, request to set aside a judgment in a divorce ,or ask for retrial, based on Missouri rule 74.06 using excusable neglect, by incorporating Federal Rule 60.
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
Yes, it is possible to set aside a divorce judgment or request a retrial based on excusable neglect under Missouri law. Here are some key points:
- Missouri Supreme Court Rule 74.06 allows a party to seek relief from a final judgment or order due to mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or... View More
i never knew i had this and was never given a chance to defend my self.i had been divorced for 17 yrs
answered on Dec 9, 2023
I'm not sure what your legal question is. If you wish to challenge the order of protection, your options may be dictated by when it was entered and if you were served. An attorney could review the file on Casenet.
Say one is at work and it takes a week to move out?
answered on Aug 11, 2023
This answer depends on where the personal property is located and if both parties have legal rights to enter the real property used as the marital residence. The two types of property are important and distinct. Personal property is the household goods, furniture, vehicles, bank accounts,... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2023
When completing the divorce forms, list the names of your married children and their spouses, specifying their living arrangements, such as whether they reside with you, their spouse, or at a separate address.
The home was awarded to me in the divorce. My ex spouse did not ask for any part of the equity in the home while filing the paperwork. Thank you!
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answered on Jul 12, 2023
In a situation where your ex-spouse refuses to remove their name from the deed or mortgage of the home awarded to you in the divorce, it's important to consult with a real estate attorney who specializes in divorce and property matters. They can review the details of your case, including the... View More
It is in my safe deposit box and I think she wants to sell the car to pay her lawyer
answered on Jul 20, 2023
Missouri is an "equitable distribution" state, which means that in a divorce, all marital property (that is, property acquired or increased during the marriage) is divided in a manner that the court finds fair and equitable. The court considers a range of factors, including each... View More
IF a woman who refused to work to not pay chidsupport gets a Maintenance support Check, will that be garnished for previous back owed childsupport.
answered on Jul 20, 2023
Under Missouri law, if a person fails to pay court-ordered child support, the state can enforce this obligation in several ways. One common method is income withholding, which can include wages, salaries, and other income like unemployment benefits, workman's compensation, and retirement... View More
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10. In the event that there is a separation of the Parties, the following will occur regarding spousal
support: J.A.B. Jr. will pay spousal support to J.S. in the amount of a lump
sum of $55,000 cash on the condition that they were married for a minimum of five... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2023
The binding effect of any provision in a prenuptial agreement, including one that purports to waive spousal support, depends on a variety of factors, not just the specific language used in the clause.
Under Missouri law, prenuptial agreements must meet certain criteria to be enforceable.... View More
Would it be legal for me to put a voice recorder in her car. I am the legal owner,only my name is on the title.
answered on Jul 20, 2023
As a general rule, Missouri's wiretapping law is a "one-party consent" law. Missouri law makes it a crime to intercept or record any "wire, oral, or electronic communication" unless one party to the conversation consents. See Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.402.2(2)(3). So, if you... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
You state you are legally separated. If that means you have a judgment stating you are legally separated, then you simply need to file a motion to convert to a dissolution of marriage. You can have an attorney assist you or try to find forms on the self-representation portion of the Missouri courts... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2023
Divorce. The only practical difference in a divorce and annulment is that an annulment requires additional proof. An annulment is not going to be quicker or cheaper than a divorce either.
Divorce decree said proceeds to be split upon sale of house but did not specify a sale date.
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answered on Nov 14, 2022
The most direct remedy is file an Action for a Sale For Partition.
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