Is spanking a 21-month old baby after they throw up (because they have trouble eating/chewing) considered child abuse?

Ms. Williams has given you wonderful advice. Frankly, reading this fact statement makes me sick. A 21 month old child has no concept of intent,...

How do I reduce maintenance that is excessive?

Speak with a Missouri attorney. Gather all the evidence that you have cited and then move the Court to modify the payments.

Follow Mr. Massarweh's advice. Generally, an executor is accountable to the beneficiaries and creditors of an estate. If the attorney insists on...

How to fight an unjust civil harrasment restraining order?

Every court has the mandate and ability to protect the public welfare, within its legislated boundaries. If it has been determined that you...

How do i win an appeal in a child custody verdict. they are trying to charge me to see my own boys, after being arrested

You are best served speaking with a family services representative at the courthouse to have that person explain to you what has happened in your...

What happens if my ex does not comply with a stipulated order that he requested and signed relating to our child's passport?

This seems fairly straightforward. Contact the courthouse to see if it was turned in by him.

Can I change my last name during the GC application process? I have to change my name in a marriage certificate.

This is more appropriately answered by an immigration attorney. I have removed it to that area, accordingly.

My oldest sister, who is not the power of attorney, changed the locks on my mother's house. Can she do that?

This seems to be more of a civil dispute issue, rather than family law. I have removed it to that area, accordingly.

In a child support case what does notice of contemplated dismissal-lack of jurisdiction mean? Does it mean the case is dimissed

Generally, a court must find it has jurisdiction to entertain an action. Jurisdiction means the ability to hear a case under procedural rules. ...

How to find evidence of whether a couple got married?

On a practical level, you could hire a private investigator to search all the likely town halls where their marriage license may be registered.