I received a summons today(Sat. 24th Aug.) for a credit card debt and am not sure how to handle it. I have to appear on the 28th

Go to court and best course is to get an attorney to review the credit card agreement.

Tuesday August 20, 2013 Rented an item from rent to own place but I do not have the money to pay. Saint Louis, MO

It sounds like they want the item back. These rental places are predatory no doubt, but I'd guess the contract is iron clad. I'd suggest...

My wife and I are expecting our 1st child and I plan to take F.M.L.A., can I collect disability at the same time?

If you taking fmla you are employed I presume. Disabilty is for claimants who cannot work due to a long term (must last at least a year) disability.

Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse doesn't want to sign papers?

Yes you can get a divorce. You are best served to get an attorney. You will get your pre-marital property in the dissolution.

What is involved in drawing up a contract between a client and attorney?

If you make the corrections and sign it is binding. But you have no obligation to sign it, especially if the attorney has done no work on your case.

I had a roof put on my property and immediately after, the interior walls started leaking. What kind of attorney handles this?

Start with contract/real estate lawyer. Your warranty is probably fairly limited and may or may not cover your situation.

How do i go about getting temporary custody of my son until court?

Get an experienced family law attorney. He or she will help with ensuring there is a temporary order governing custody while case is pending.

If you did not have an employment contract, yes.

Do I need to continue child support payments for my 18 year old son that is starting college next week if I'm sharing costs?

The short answer is probably "yes." Is there a parenting plan that covers college costs (it is generally limited to cost of in state U of Mo....

Can we school the school for not educating our daughter? She left first grade without knowing to add 2 plus 2.

It appears you have taken action to get your daughter the attention and help she needs and she is now at least somewhat up to par. The success of...