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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Child support

I have been the breadwinner for my family for 15 years. My wife and I no longer see eye to eye and need to move on. We, throughout the years have made financial decisions together. If we decide to move on will my wife be able to come after more money than we agreed upon at the time of divorce?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: What rights do I have as a tenent while my landlord knowingly let's drug sales and thefts from other tenants happen.

They never get evicted drug deals happen all night long they even manufacture drugs in their apartment. The landlord says HUD won't let them evict them

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Divorce and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue? if so how?

I hired a law firm, lets call them " Billy bob law practice". Billy bob law practice represented me with different lawyers through the years. first lawyer went his own way or change practices. the second one, briefly, was Billy bob himself. The third was the last one. After 3 years,,... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Missouri on
Q: Can a court order be upheld in family court if the parents didn’t agree with anything or sign anything?

We were turned away in the first hearing by the judge. We were completely misrepresented by DSS Children’s Division.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Are hair follicles invasivebin child custody cases in missouri?

A judge went straight to hair follicle drug tests instead of the leastbintrusive method first.

Steve D. Hardin
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Steve D. Hardin
answered on Feb 16, 2023

No they are not invasive in a child custody case. Less invasive urinalyses do not give a history of drug or alcohol abuse so the courts often want a hair follicle test.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Already legally separated since 2019. We both are in agreement we would like the final divorce. How do we proceed?
Kristen Thurmond
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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... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Missouri on
Q: What’s a briefing
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 10, 2023

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In the most general sense that applies nationwide, briefing means a meeting. It usually involves giving information or instructions. That's a broad definition. If this is in the context of a Missouri statute... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri on
Q: Will I have to pay child support if the child moves in with his father who owes back child support?

This is in Missouri and the father owes 8,000 in back child support for this child.

Kristen Thurmond
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Kristen Thurmond
answered on Jan 16, 2023

This has come up in several of my cases where custody has to change for various reasons. Most of the time, the judges in the courts I practice in have determine it to be a credit towards the amount you owe. Since you stated there is $8000 in arrears, you would be "paying" the new amount... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: A friend is in state custody (foster home) she’ll be 18 in March. They are wanting to move her again and she’s tired of

Moving and is thinking about running away. What can happen if she does run away

Kristen Thurmond
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Kristen Thurmond
answered on Jan 16, 2023

First, your friend should have an attorney appointed to them that they can talk to about this. Second, this is really going to depend on the county involved. She needs to be participating at court and taking advantage of all the programs and services available to older kids/young adults in state... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: Need My daughter, her boyfriend, and 3 children to move out of our house. They have been here 3 months no lease
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Dec 31, 2022

Serve them each with a notice to vacate and if they don’t leave have an attorney file an unlawful detainer case.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Can the father of my children be they're next friend if he's suing me for custody but I have the kids
Steve D. Hardin
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Steve D. Hardin
answered on Nov 21, 2022

Short answer is yes. Long answer is yes and Next Friend doesn't really mean that much in a custody proceeding. The Court will appoint a GAL if there is need for your children's interest to be represented in Court with the correct motion. Ultimately you need an attorney to help you with... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Missouri on
Q: need cases to cite concerning no contact order violation because they got married and now he's being held wo bond

there was a call for domestic violence my friend went to jail and subsequently bonded out and there was a no contact order in place, he then got married to the alleged victim and now he's being held without bond due to the no contact order being violated

Cynthia W. Trice
Cynthia W. Trice
answered on Oct 17, 2022

Hi,

I am sorry but I only practice family law. Your question is a criminal law question. Despite the fact that your friend married the victim, whenever you have a question related to someone being sent to jail, and a bond, it is criminal law, not family law. The only exception would be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Missouri on
Q: How can a judge enter a default judgment in custody case 5 days before pre trial conference?

My son started a custody case 6 months before he became extremely disabled due to MVA on New years eve. His attorney dropped his case for non payment while we were waiting on social security to start. I have guardianship and conservatorship of him now. Received a notice of court date for ptc for... Read more »

Cynthia W. Trice
Cynthia W. Trice
answered on Oct 15, 2022

Hi,

I am sorry that your family is experiencing something like this. It appears to be very strange that a judge would just enter a default judgment so abruptly like this. Are you sure that a court date or two was not missed? Normally, the court gives pro se litigants (individuals proceeding...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: Does he have any rights to my house? Should I file a lien and how much does that cost?

My house was getting foreclosed on. My dad and brother came together and got me enough money to not lose it. I am in the process now of getting my ex to sign the deed papers to get his name of it so I can make sure he is not entitled to anything nor has any say so. My kids father has not lived... Read more »

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
answered on Sep 16, 2022

There are a lot of moving parts here and a lot at stake. Respectfully, with all the people and assets involved this is not an issue that can be resolved in an online forum. I strongly advise you to seek the advice of an attorney to sort it all out.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: My spouse moved out of our home 8 years ago and I never removed them from the title. Is he entitled to any proceeds?

My fiancé moved out 8 years ago due to an abusive relationship. I’ve had full custody of our 4 kids ever since then. He made 3 years of payments on the house while we were together, but I’ve made the last 8 years of payments by myself. I’m wanting to sell my house and move soon. Is my ex... Read more »

Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
Jennifer Sheila Kornblum
answered on Sep 3, 2022

There are a couple of considerations you need to make in order to answer your question. First, the loan you and your ex have is with the mortgage company. That lender is not invested in your personal situation and is just interested in 1) whether the mortgage payments have been made, and 2) that... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I get in trouble legally for not allowing unsupervised visits for my children. No court ordered custody at this time

I recently split from my fiancé due to domestic violence and violence against our children. I allow supervised visits with a trusted family member. I also allow him to call them on the phone. He however will be moving into an apartment with his new girlfriend and wants overnight visits. Can I get... Read more »

Kristen Thurmond
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Kristen Thurmond
answered on Aug 10, 2022

You need to look into filing a paternity action as soon as possible if you don't already have a custody order in place. If there is one, then you need to be filing to modify it. If you have legitimate concerns about the kids' safety, you need to file for an order of protection. Consult an... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Missouri on
Q: How to remove/replace the current guardian at litem in our case doesn't seem to have her clients best interest in mind

Seems to be siding with the person who is under investigation for not protecting her child.

Kristen Thurmond
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Kristen Thurmond
answered on Aug 10, 2022

Removing a guardian ad litem (GAL) is a difficult task if the case has been going on for a while. In the first few days of a GAL being appointed you can ask for a new one without cause. After that, you have to show good cause to have one removed. This means you have to show the judge that he or she... Read more »

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