I want to live with my mom. If she doesn't take me back when I am supposed o go back to my dad's can she be charged with kidnap?

I am sorry that you, as the child, feel so torn that you are worried being with one parent instead of the other may result in a parent being...

Are there any actions I can take for back child support in Missouri. Other parent owes back support of over $10,000.

There are a number of remedies to enforce back child support -- filing a motion for contempt is one path. Given the arrearage amount, I strongly...

Can a default judgement be set aside for divorce?

I agree with Mr. Tolin -- I would like to encourage you to call your lawyer and make an appointment with him or her and ask for your lawyer to...

You can find out whether you are due any back child support by contacting the Family Support Division or the Circuit Clerk's office. Family...

Your parents can ask to made your friend's guardian until your friend is 18. Your post mentions that your friends may be suffering abuse from her...

Does a non-custodial parent automatically get custody of child if the primary custodian dies?

I agree Ms. Hobbs but I would add a few things. While you live in Missouri -- once your child lives in another state for 6 months -- that state...

How do i drop a child protective order against me that has no merit to it and that I've been cleared of once before?

You need to meet with a St. Charles County attorney sooner rather than later and bring copies of her petition for the order of protection, the...

I am 15 years old and live in Missouri. Please read more in the details i would really appreciate it.

I commend you on having the courage to take the time to read online about child custody cases. I am sorry that you know too much about mistakes...

Need help out of a marriage

You should call Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. They represent people in your situation all of the time. The attorney contact there is Jason...

Did I lose rights to my biological father's estate/unclaimed property when I was adopted?

This is an excellent question. You will need to hire an attorney to file a declaratory judgment action against the Missouri State Treasurer...