How can I change my daughter's last name to mine from her father's? Does it have to be legally or can I just use mine?

You should consult with an attorney in your area who is familiar with this process - either a family law or probate attorney who handles...

Can contempt charges be filed on ex-spouse for not paying his half of children's expenses as required in original decree?

Yes - if the order requires him to pay certain expenses and he has the ability to pay, then what's called a Rule Nisi could be filed. If he's...

Can I get my marriage Anulled or do I have to get a divorce?

If you havd a child together, you should contact a divorce attorney in Missouri about obtaining a divorce and establishing child custody and...

A prenuptual agreement is not a publically filed document. Since you have been served with divorce papers, the best thing for you to do is find an...

A SCHOOL COUNSELOR QUESTIONS A STUDENT ABOUT PHYSICAL ABUSE. AFTER THE STUDENT HAD SAID NO TO A VISIT WITH ABANDONING PARENTS.

You've got several issues here. One, is how the child was treated by school personnel. I'm not sure I understand just how the counselor got...

Can the father of children make me give him custody of our oldest child or give up our youngest child for adoption?

I'm sorry for your situation. He sounds like a very controlling person who is used to bullying to get his way. No one can make you give up your...

You should consult with a local attorney about filing for divorce and obtaining custody of your two sons. In general, a child born during a...

Yes, you have grounds for an annulment if he was still legally married when you two were married. The marriage was void from the beginning and...

Can I file for Visitation Modification? I filed my own divorce and it was final in August 2010. I have primary physical custody

These issues would be too complicated for a non-lawyer to draft and file for a modification. You should consult your fomrer attorney about filing...

I'm being harassed at work be cause I just got back from being in the hospital and out for 8 days due to mental health can I sue

You should find an employment lawyer in your area and go over the facts with him or her. No one should be yelled at in the workplace, and if the...