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... View More 
answered on Apr 15, 2021
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.
answered on Apr 15, 2021
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.
answered on Apr 13, 2021
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... View More
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... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2021
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
answered on Mar 12, 2021
Where is the child residing now? It's not the home state if he hasn't resided there for the past six months.
I want to file for custody. Which state will I have to file in?
answered on Mar 11, 2021
It should be filed where the child has resided, typically for the last six months.
Prior to this happening I was seeking information on getting full custody and applying for child support I’m a single low income mom now, not leaving any extra room for lawyer fees
answered on Mar 10, 2021
If you already have a custody order in place, you would want to seek a modification of it based on this change.
answered on Mar 10, 2021
There is no advantage per se about being listed for residential and mailing purposes. It simplifies the process for the child and the parents to know what address should be listed for the child so important documents and notices aren't split between two addresses.
The child was born in Missouri.
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Is there a current custody hearing that is going to take place or are you speaking about one in the future? The petition should be filed in the "home state" of the child.
answered on Feb 11, 2021
You need to file your Petition to Proceed as a Poor Person via mail or in-person.
My childs father and i have been separated since 2013 he paid child support for a year or so then left the state and has not helped or seen her in the past 6 months. I august she called him for her birthday. hasn't heard from him since.
answered on Feb 1, 2021
The best way to modify custody would be to hire an attorney to help. Family law cases are not generally self help projects. I should note that while the court may be willing to give you sole legal and sole physical custody it will not absent serious abuse or neglect give terminate his parental... View More
The parent asked the other to postpone the normal visit due to child having had surgery and experiencing some complications but they just said No,the child will be fine with me.,(they were aware previously of the upcoming surgery)but isn't knowledgeable about how to take care of the child... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2021
It's ill-advised to deny the other parent parenting time when there is currently an order in place. It would be best to reach out to an experienced family law attorney, who could potentially get you a temporary order altering parenting time while the child is recovering from surgery.
...where my daughter lives with her mother, step father, and his children with my ex.
I would like to get a court order for visitation, but I’m afraid I will get hit hard for more child support. My daughter needs braces and I can definitely afford that, but again, my court ordered... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2021
It may depend on which is a greater interest to you - keeping your child support low or making sure you have visitation. Often greater visitation closer to joint custody can lower your child support compared to less time, but it also depends on the other parent's income along with any other... View More
We did a Pro Se divorce in Missouri earlier this year. We have joint physical and legal custody. The kids are with me 1 week and him the next. The address for school and as their residents is mine. So I am wondering who is considered the custodial parent those words are not used in the divorce... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2021
Correct, states like Missouri and Kansas don't list a parent as the "custodial" parent; they say that one parent's residence will be used for mailing and educational purposes. Neither parent is the custodial parent since you have joint legal and physical custody, but there is... View More
My daughters dad has been refusing to give my daughter back. I am the custodial parent. Missouri Department of social service sent me papers stating I am the custodial parent. The cops where he lives refuse to help me.
answered on Dec 28, 2020
It depends on what reason dad believes he needs to refuse to return the child. Without that information, it is difficult to say but generally if his parenting time has ended and he has retained the child during your parenting time, that is not allowed. Although local law enforcement can enforce a... View More
My ex and I divorced in June of 2019, she and I agreed that b/c we both have joint custody of the kids there is no reason we need to pay child support. She has continuously threatened to take me for child support even though she denied it in front of the judge and now because she is unable to pay... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2020
Yes she can seek child support alleging a change in circumstance. You should speak to an attorney to discuss your options after a review of your case.
the felonies are 2nd degree assault on a special victim, harassment in the 1st degree, and fleeing from police in a vehicle
answered on Oct 5, 2020
Very possibly you could get full custody. That being said the details matter and you need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney.
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