A motion pendente lite is latin for "pending the litigation". The motion requests orders while a case is pending such as custody, visitation, child support or maintenance orders in divorce litigation. Pendente lite motions are often abbreviated as "PDL". Those temporary... Read more »
Try serving her at different locations. Suggest requesting and using a special process server. If you still cannot get her served, you can have her served by publication in a legal newspaper in the county where she resides.
I agree with Caroline, there are a few options such as adoption, third-party custody, guardianship or the like. What’s best for your situation depends on the facts of your case and your ultimate goal. Contact a family law attorney to get more information.
That made me uncomfortable for my child. Is there anything they can do to try and take him from me or force shared custody.
He can seek a paternity action to obtain joint custody of the child.
Baby born in Missouri
Lived there 4 months. Moved to another state.
I would need to know some more information to know if the case was properly brought in whichever state it was filed. You need to make sure that you respond within 30 days (in a number of states, it's 21 days), or ask for leave to file out of time with the court.
Do you mean how much it would cost to go to court? Unless there's someone there to adopt the child (or they are considered abandoned, etc.), the court will not terminate his rights just so he doesn't have to pay child support.
I'm 16 and I'm currently trying to get myself emancipated without my dad's knowledge. My parents are divorced and my mom has agreed to give up her rights, but my dad is trying to keep us trapped here. He is a very unfit parent and let's his girlfriend control everything and they bully us constantly.
To be eligible for emancipation in Missouri, you need to be able to support yourself financially and have a place of your own. That doesn't mean you cannot have roommates or live elsewhere, but you would have to show the court that you would be able to afford a home and have an income, etc.... Read more »
You will need to file an answer to the petition within 30 days after receiving service. I would suggest that you find an attorney in Missouri to help with this matter or file pro se if you are comfortable. The state of Missouri has documents available online if you choose to represent yourself.
Not married to father of child. He served me with paternity petition.
You will need to file an answer to the petition within 30 days after receiving service. I would suggest that you find an attorney in your area to help with this matter or file pro se if you are comfortable. The state of Missouri has documents available online if you choose to represent yourself.
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? (Connecticut)
Yes, grandparents can petition the courts for visitation rights just as any third party. The courts will use the same standard of the child’s best interest to determine if the grandparents should have visitation rights. In order to be... Read more »
We are going back for a Modification for parenting plan with I still get to claim kids
The presumption in the Missouri Form 14 child support calculation is the parent receiving support receives the deductions. If you are receiving support the court would have to find a reason why the support calculation is “ unjust and inappropriate” to award the paying parent the deduction. It... Read more »
He has been refusing to come to his dads house on the weeks that are ordered to him via the divorce decree. He has also been doing “virtual school” for the last three weeks and we have just found out he has turned in none of his school work and is now failing his junior year of highschool. Can... Read more »
It'll be difficult for the court to enforce that the 17-year-old should be going between each parents. However, in an ideal world, the judge would tell the parent who had custody of the child to ensure that they return to the other parent.
My attorney will not return calls. Just need to know where my case is at. Has been retained for 3 weeks.
It depends on the specifics of your case, but there are a handful of initial documents that need to be drafted prior to filing the case. I'd continuing reaching out to your attorney.
We aren’t married. We live together and are planning to separate. He is the father of my child. I have not worked in the last year because he didn’t want me to. I have no income.
Details will matter such as how many children, the special needs of the children, insurance costs for the child, any work related child care costs, if the paying parent has any other child support.
In short you need to consult with a family law attorney about your case to get a reasonable... Read more »
Had a stroke on Feb1st. Spouse filed for divorce in NM. No representation, and not sure if I will ever work again. Would love to have some kind of representation as I am already having a hard time grasping an understanding due to the stroke.
You could seek to have the venue changed to Missouri, depending on your mobility and where the marriage was filed, etc. I would speak to a family law attorney near you and see if they can offer more guidance on the specifics of your case.
My home life environment is not the most stable and I pay the rent and buy groceries while paying for my own phone service and needs. I have a job and make decent money at my job. I have been threated by my stepdad and have told my school and the cops when they were called on me when I tried to... Read more »
You would need to make sure that you have a place of your own to start. Parental consent to your emancipation helps, but it's not necessary.
He gets her Wednesdays and every other weekend. And pays child support. She said she doesn't want her to live there anymore
Can you clarify what your question is?
My ex recently asked for a modification (he has never paid any child support ) and during the interview he lied about his income and not having a Business. I just recently found out the name of his business, where it’s located and how long the business has been registered with the state of MO.... Read more »
An organizer of a business need not have an ownership interest in the business. If your ex has an ownership interest in a Missouri LLC, contact an attorney to see whether you could obtain a "charging order" against the LLC or otherwise garnish it.
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What do you mean? Please expand upon your question so we can better help.
17yo is my daughter’s high school (11th grade) boyfriend. He is in need of food & transportation.
What's your specific question about this situation?
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