Do my daughter's father have a rights to overnight visits, if his father is a registered sex offender and he stay next door?

RSMO 452.375 does say this: 3. (1) In any court proceedings relating to custody of a child, the court shall not award custody or unsupervised...

Which is better for me - my spouse filing first or me fiing first?

I agree that for all practical purposes, it does not matter who files first. However, the person who files first is the Petitioner. The person...

How do i petition for visitation of my son, who lives in NY?

If your son has been in New York for more than the last six months, you will need to hire an attorney in New York to file a paternity action if you...

You absolutely need a lawyer. Judges often rely heavily on the recommendations of a guardian ad litem. If you do not have an attorney, it's going...

If the father relinquishes his parental rights, does he need to go to court to do that?

The father needs to go back to court if he is being denied his visitaiton rights. A motion for contempt is appropriate in most states. In...

Do I even need to show up to court?

You absolutely need to hrie an attorney immediately. Not showing up to court is a formula for disaster in numerous respects.

Wifes ex husband trying to keep kids.

If there is a current custody order from the divorce that gives your wife custody, she should consult an attorney about enforcing that order right...

If my ex husband has sole custody and goes to jail can i go pick up my kids in another state and bring them back to my home

The answer to this question really depends on what your judgment says and what your rights are. Typically, if one parent is in jail, custody...

Should I have legal representation for an Ex Parte hearing?

Yes, you should always have an attorney at a legal hearing such as an ex parte order of protection. The Judge has the ability to make all kinds of...