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Once a judge makes a ruling concerning visitation, can it be changed?

Benicia's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

Missouri courts always have the option of changing custody AFTER they have heard sufficient evidence of two things: a) there has been a...

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Is there anything I can do??? My 7 year old daughter just informed me that her dad left her home alone, so he could go get gas?

Benicia's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

I agree with the prior answers but I would add a few more nuggets. First, your question indicates that the children were in Ohio (and not...

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Appealing a divorce with children

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

She generally has a short window to appeal...which has expired. However, since you served her by publication if she can prove you knew where she...

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My divorce states my ex pays me directly , but i have a court order , already enforced for CS , what supersedes the other ?

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

Court orders trump state agency orders. You say your divorce was just finalized...you may be within the 30 day time period to modify the...

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I signed a paper giving my mom custody of my son it was not notoriezed can i take him back.

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

You need to contact a family law attorney. Your case is complex and there are a variety of ways this could go bad if you try to just take your son...

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Any way to fight Child support enforcement when all payments are made and paid in full?

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

You can hire an attorney to file a motion to stop the wage withholding / garnishment. Keep in mind, however, that you may have been paid in full...

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Just like to know how to go about given up pert anal rights on a child and do you need a lawyer

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Your son needs to speak with a lawyer about his rights on this matter. He can either consent to an adoption or he can sue mom for a declaration of...

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My husband and I are divorcing. He wants the children to live with me full time but have joint legal custody.

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Child support, in Missouri, is not affected by legal custody. In Missouri there are two parts to custody -- the first is the physical time with...

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How to collect child support if father took off?

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Since you are on Missouri assistance, the Family Support Division for Missouri should be working to find the father and establish a child support...

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What are the different reasons you can get a Child Protective Order? Does it have to be physical abuse only?

Benicia's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Your question starts with what is needed to get a child order of protection in Missouri. There are specific requirements for what you need to...