Can I have a restraining order heard if I am the respondent and the case was dismissed without prejudice?

No. When the person who files a case dismisses the action the matter is closed. Unless you filed a counter petition for a restraining order,...

Who name goes on the money order when pay to retain a lawyerr

I would suggest you ask the attorney your are retaining how they want the check made out. I would expect any attorney you are hiring would be...

Am I responsible for my new wife's debts prior to marriage.

On its face, her premarital debts remain her own. However, during a marriage debt and property can be changed to a degree, but only in respect to...

How do I get an emergency change of custody.

Your first remedy is to contact your local police/law enforcement and ask them to enforce the custody order that is in your settlement papers. If...

What can I do about my child support?

You can file a motion for contempt which will require him to come in and explain why he should not be held in contempt for not paying his support....

60-day relocation rule (child custody order) - does it really matter?

The short answer is, it is in a Court order and therefore, yes, it is important to follow. I completely understand you questioning the reasoning...

My wife only married me to help get my son adopted. Doesn't love me and we don't live together. Can we get an annulment?

Annulments are for very limited purposes. Not being faithful in and of itself is not going to be grounds. Essentially you need to show evidence...

What if anything ealse do l need to do a dear friend gave me all of her belongings as she ill be going into a nursing home

The question is a little vague in what exactly are you concerned about it "standing up in court." If she is moving into a nursing home because she...

The Aunt can file for a guardianship, but without consent of the parents it would be an uphill battle for her. To get a guardianship in Missouri,...

Can my son be prosecuted for mean text messages he and his ex-wife have exchanged since their divorce a year ago?

Without knowing the exact content/nature of the texts, it is difficult to say. "Mean" text messages is a little vague. Practicing family law for...