Probably not. Unless the biological father has given up his parental rights. A child only gets to have two parents. If the biological father still has parental rights, then the child can't be adopted. If the rights HAVE been given up, then he doesn't need to be involved at all.

You can look into legal aid. They can help offer legal services at lower (or free) prices. You also might be able to sign up for a pro-bono assistance. There are also attorneys who are willing to help out on a payment plan structure or who will give you some "low income" pricing. Good luck.

I've often wondered about that question (in general). Logically, it would seem that you don't need to. But if and when either of you wants to re-marry, he or she should consult with an attorney in the state where you (or your "current spouse" lives to determine if a new marriage would be valid.

You need an attorney. You are asking, in two sentences, for information such attorney in your state could only answer after a detailed conversation with you.

If this is important enough to you, which it should be, you will go see a local attorney about it to get the specifically tailored legal advice that you might need. When you do that, the attorney will be able to have a full discussion with you and will look for any possible causes of action that... View More

Depends on the terms of the custody order.

If there was no custody order entered in the Kansas case, and if the kids have lived with you in Missouri for at least six months, you simply dismiss the Kansas case and re-file in Missouri. Otherwise, if a custody order was entered in Kansas, you cannot re-file in Missouri. For further... View More

You would file a motion to require him to show cause why he shouldn't he held in contempt of court.

You need to go see a family attorney for a full discussion about these matters and perhaps filing a petition for modification.

Go see a local family law attorney for a full discussion with all relevant documents in hand.

One would think that it should decrease every time one of the children reaches the age of majority, right? But possibly not; it depends upon the terms of the custody order and the specific law in Missouri.

If you file for divorce your H4 visa becomes invalid which directly means your EAD will also become invalid. So you would not be able to stay in the US legally, I see you mentioned your husband emotionally abused you. If it was physical abuse and if it involved any violence you will be able to... View More

Sorry to hear about this.

The family should talk to a health care of guardianship lawyer about their rights and options. If the wife can be shown to be mentally unfit to make decisions, it may be possible to have someone else appointed to that capacity.

It might also make sense to... View More

The first thing to do is check your court orders to see if the money he owes you was ordered to be paid, or whether it was in the nature of a judgment in your favor. If it was only a judgment, then you will need to garnish his wages, as a contempt remedy will probably not be available. Same thing... View More

There is no "form" to sign relinquishing parental rights. The only way to terminate parental rights in Missouri is by court order, usually in a juvenile proceeding or an adoption proceeding. The father can consent to the termination of his rights, or to the adoption, but a court order is... View More

There really is no set age at which a child may be left unattended in Missouri. It all depends on the maturity level of the child, his or her ability to make decisions, the length of time left alone, etc. You basically just have to use your best judgment. Be careful, though, because if something... View More

Most local court rules will require you to type your response to the modification petition. Generally you will go through each of the allegations contained in the motion to modify, and you will either admit or deny the allegations. You can admit part of an allegation, and deny the rest, but you... View More