I recently got married. I want to know is the property that I own considered community property.

Missouri is what is called a modified no fault state. Further, Missouri does not have what is called community property, we term it as separate...

What legal document can be filed w/ the St Louis County Family Court to get an appearance before the judge on back child support

Your wife will need to see an attorney, experience in these matters, to help her best address how to deal with the back child support. If she is...

When DNA is done through FAMILY DIVISION who gets stuck with the bill? how much is it per person in missouri?

If you have done your DNA test through the State of Missouri, they usually pay for the DNA testing. If they will not, the biological Father and...

I would also suggest talking to a family law attorney and get the paperwork started. Please remember that a guardianship will allow you to have...

Do I need to file for full custody through a court or would I already be the sole guardian?

In the State of Missouri, paternity can be established through a court order that establishes paternity, child custody and child support. Child...

My husband is in prison and refuses to sign divorce paperwork, what can I do?

In the State of Missouri, you have the right to a default divorce. You can personally serve him by sheriff or process server. Then wait thirty...

What to do when your divorce attorney takes sides with the ex?

You don't say if your case is final yet. If your case is not final, you still have the chance to find a different attorney to represent you. If...

Can my 12 year old sons biological father make me submit him to a DNA test if he was not listed as the father on the birth cert

In the State of Missouri, you only have to make your son available for a DNA test unless you agree or you are ordered to by the Court. The...

In the State of Missouri, judges have the ultimate discretion. The statues state that children have a say when they get older, usually around 14. ...

I bailed my son out for missing a court date 2500.00 and a lawyer is telling him that my money could go for back child support

Yes, your money could be used for back child support. Did you pay the money to the prosecutor or Department of Child Support Enforcement so the...