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Q: Is my husband legally allowed to remove me from medical insurance before we have even started to filed for divorce?

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

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Q: When filing a legal separation and we want to split assets equally, do we need to hire an appraiser?

How does a legal separation work when dividing assets? We have been married for 30 years and both are over 50. We are wanting to split our assets values 50/50 as much as we can . Some assets we will sell, however some will be kepted by either one of us.

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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

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Banking and Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: My husband has taken my name off of our accounts savings and checking and has blocked me from all money financially?

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

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

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Q: I’m needing a divorce but my husband is incarcerated currently. What are my first steps

My husband knows I’m filling and he isn’t going to contest it I just don’t know how to go about it

Steve D. Hardin
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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: I own a home in Missouri. My mother gave me the money to purchase my home. Only my name is on the title.

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?

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Divorce, DUI / DWI and Banking for Missouri on
Q: I need Help To Review My Deposition
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Tax Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Missouri on
Q: How do i renew my tags and pay for just the taxes on my vehicle when my wifes vehicle is on the bill and our divorce is

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...
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Q: Can a divorce filing be thrown off docket if not pursued after 3 yrs. Are the initial court orders then dissolved?

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

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Q: Can a divorce judgment be set aside, or retrial for excusable neglect based on Federal Rule 60

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Missouri on
Q: i have a oop violation and a communication harassment and a failure to appear charges 400 miles away. i was never serve

i never knew i had this and was never given a chance to defend my self.i had been divorced for 17 yrs

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: If both party's have joint property can he or she pick up personal stuff when the other is not there?

Say one is at work and it takes a week to move out?

Kristen Thurmond
Kristen Thurmond
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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Q: We are filing ourselves and uncontested, confused on how to list married children and who they “live with”
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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.

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Q: What do I do if my ex spouse refuses to remove their name off the deed or mortgage of the home?

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

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Q: Before a divorce should I give a jointly owned car title to my estranged wife

It is in my safe deposit box and I think she wants to sell the car to pay her lawyer

Chad Garrett Mann
Chad Garrett Mann
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

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: will they garnish a maintenance payment for back owed child support?

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.

Chad Garrett Mann
Chad Garrett Mann
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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Q: Prenup question to waive alimony.., My fiance and I had agreed on this to replace alimony. Is this sufficient in prenup?

SUPPORT

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

Chad Garrett Mann
Chad Garrett Mann
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....
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Q: I have very good reason to believe my wife is having an affair.

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.

Chad Garrett Mann
Chad Garrett Mann
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

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Q: Already legally separated since 2019. We both are in agreement we would like the final divorce. How do we proceed?
Kristen Thurmond
Kristen Thurmond
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

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Q: My husband of 4 months cheated on me and has been seeing another women for at least 3 months. Annulment or divorce?
Steve D. Hardin
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Steve D. Hardin
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.

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