My Cousin had a baby for me. How to adopt or gain custody?

Yes contact an attorney. An adoption is probably the most likely avenue for you since you are raising the child from birth and the cousin does not...

Do I have to but the fathers name on the birth certificate in order to receive child support from him?

Department of Family Services can do a DNA test and order child support if something happens and he is not placed on the birth certificate. I am...

I agree and I would add to that. At 15, the Court may take the child's wishes into account with regards to the living/visitation arrangements.

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What can my friend doo he has a restraining order on him but his accuser his ex keeps contacting him and coming to see him

Your friend is under the obligation, not the ex. If the ex calls, don't answer. If the ex comes over, don't open the door. If the ex e-mails,...

Can I file for divorce in Missouri?

There is no law in MO that says you cannot file while pregnant. You cannot END the case, or finalize the case, however, until the child has been...

Can I file for family access by myself first, and then seek legal representation?

You can file a family access motion by yourself. It's an independent action, it won't modify anything that you already have, just gives you a...

Can I file abandoment charges against the father of my children?

I'm sorry for your situation. I don't know if you were married or not, but why don't you contact an attorney and file for divorce/paternity to...

Is there a way for me to fight to dismiss arrears of child support order?

You really should have moved to have that modified when the living arrangements first changed. However, there IS a possibility of getting credit...

As a man/father, what are my best options as far as divorce, custody, and child support?

Most family lawyers will give you a free consultation about your case. It sounds like you filed for divorce before and I guess it was just...

Can i dispute my child support amount?

You can move to modify a child support order if there is a substantial change. Like perhaps she isn't paying $9000 a year in a gas bill. I would...