Can I change my daughter name to my new married name since she has my maiden name

You can change a child's name by filing a petition for name change with the court. However, these can be complicated when children are involved. If...

I was married for 7 yrs and got divorced and my employer starts a pension after 10 yrs of employment/service

All divisions of property in a divorce are final and may not be modified after the fact. Therefore if or divorce decree and separation agreement...

As Mr. Kinematic correctly stated, all property acquired through inheritance, so long as it is kept in your sole name and not commingled with other...

My husband has moved in with a lady that had her kids taken away for child abuse. I am afraid to send my son to his dads

Depending on the status of her previous child abuse case you may have a basis to refuse custody. In Missouri a parent cannot have physical custody...

I've been married for 4 years and 9 months. Can my husband get half of my 401k? He depleted his during our separation.

All property acquired during the marriage, unless acquire via inheritance or from the proceeds of separate property, is considered marital property...

Can grandmother be denied unsupd visits with g-daughter based solely on the fact of a current drug conv./ probation?

A parent has a right to restrict visitation to anyone they see fit. However, in Missouri a grandparent can seek visitation under a certain set of...

Can I still sue for cash due to me from my ex husband even though the divorce was final 4 years ago?

To the extend that your divorce decree awards you 50% of the marital portion of his 401(k) and these funds were expended prior to a Qualified...

Family law

In Missouri the court can only modify a child custody order if you show that there has been a continuing and substantial change in circumstances...

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Filing a writ for appeal decision for motion to change venue

The Writ your attorney is discussing is more than likely a Writ of Prohibition. This Writ will be submitted to the court of appeals which sits...

Still no child support

You can file a motion for civil contempt against your ex in court which will allow you to seek his incarceration for his failure to pay child...