You could ask the court to award temporary maintenance and attorneys fees. But the court usually doesn't award attorney's fees until the end of the case to reimburse that asking party for fees already spent. It is uncommon for a court to award fees upfront. Many attorneys take... View More

There is not enough information here about what property your grandparents own and when it was acquired to be able to adequately answer a question about property distribution. Your grandmother should speak to a family attorney local to her to discuss her marital and sole assets.

In a divorce, each parent has equal access and rights to the children until a court says otherwise. If there have been no orders for custody and parenting time issued by the court, mom can see the kids whenever she wants.

Yes, being self-supporting is a requirement for emancipation. Then you will need to file a petition with the court to be considered emancipated by the court. You can also join the military or get married to be considered emancipated.

Talk to a family attorney close to you about the... View More

Until a court says otherwise, you both have equal access and rights to the children. The rule of law is "best interests of the child", it will depend upon the local rules of your jurisdiction a bit, but generally courts will believe joint custody is in the best interests of the child... View More

Adultery has no effect on child custody.

The motion for contempt really is your best option. At the beginning, the court would only have been able to scold him about refinancing, and it really would have been a slap on the wrists. However, now if you have had to make any of the payments or had your credit adversely affected, you could... View More

Father may introduce proof the Mother is employed. He may also request the Court impute an income to her based upon her earning capacity. This is not the amount she earns; it is the amount she could earn if she did work. This determination takes into consideration her education, licenses,... View More

Until the property is divided by the court, you each have equal rights to the property. Talk to a family attorney local to you about seeking temporary division of the property while your divorce is pending.

It is unclear what you are asking.

You can submit to the jurisdiction of any state to start a petition for divorce. However, if the Respondent does not have any real contacts with that state, they can have the action removed to wherever they live or the state both parties lived in for... View More

If you bought a house before you married, the house is your property. If you refinanced at any point and/or added his name to the title, then it is technically joint property. If he has contributed to a mortgage or repairs in any way, he may be entitled to be compensated for his contribution to... View More

Tell the judge tomorrow you would like to a continuance to give the two of you a chance to reconcile. There must be "irreconcilable differences" to qualify for a divorce. If you husband really wants a divorce, the judge won't let the two of you stay together, however if there is a... View More

You should not have been paying child support if you were living together. However, your previous agreement would be in place should you separate, but all things considered you should definitely talk to an attorney local to you for a modification as thing have significantly changed between you two.... View More

Missouri law says husband is the presumed father, so around here the courts require you to file a separate paternity case to determine that there is not a father-child relationship between husband and child. I highly suggest you consult with an attorney.

There is a presumption in marriage of paternity. So he is the legal father and may have parenting time with the child until a court says otherwise. You will have to establish in court that his not the biological father before visitation can be denied or the birth certificate altered.

I see that nobody has answered your question, but I am going to attempt to give you some information.

I am not entirely sure from the question what your mean when you say "community property", but Missouri isn't what is legally known to be a community property state so we... View More

This issues in a divorce and legal separation can be categorized into assets, debts, maintenance (or alimony) if it applies, and child support and custody if you have minor children. There is a good way to approach resolving these issues, and there are not so good ways. Litigation can be very... View More

I'm assuming he was charged by the police. It is a mandatory reportable in that case, so I'd assume he reported it.

There is an outside possibility, in addition to the claim against his insurance, that there is a claim for crashworthiness depending on the circumstances. Contact a... View More

Your rights to the real estate and any obligations you may have to pay utilities and the mortgage should have been determined in your divorce Judgment. Generally, you cannot sell property that is not in your name. However, you may have been granted rights to have a say in the sale of the real... View More

Only a legal father has an obligation to pay child support. Under the laws of Missouri, since the child was born prior to the marriage and you are not on the birth certificate (and I assume you have not been found to be the biological father of this child), you are not the presumed father or the... View More