Is it common practice to average the last 5 years of income to use on the form 14 to figure child support payments in Missouri?

In my experience the court (at least where I practice) usually prepares the Form 14 based on the parties' current incomes unless there is an...

Must I go to a hearing for protection order?

If you do not appear for a court date on a Order of Protection filed against you, then the court will likely grant the Petitioner a Full Order of...

Can my child live with a sex offender against my will?

I'm not sure anyone would think you're over-reacting to your young daughter living with a sex offender, and it may violate the terms of his...

In Missouri can a 17 year old be emancipated and the custodial parent get child support at the same time. No arrearages owed

If the child is emancipated, there is no further obligation for either parent to pay support for the child.

Can I live with my dad at the age of 15, because my mother is mentally and physically abusing me?

You father would need to file a Motion to Modify the original custody judgment asking the court to change the custody schedule and other changes to...

Hello All - Does my divorce settlement need to be modified if I no longer have to pay child support and the children live w me?

Unless and until the divorce decree is modified, your ex still has the legal authority to claim the children on her taxes, and you may still have...

Judge has taken my case under advisement it has almost been 90 days what should I do ?

If your children are still in care while this is going on, then you have a caseworker at the Children's Division. You might try to contact that...

You are not technically required to give him the children at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. However, judges do not always like to see people act this way...

Do courts do drug tests at trials concerning child restraining orders?

Drug testing is not usually done in Orders of Protection in the areas where I have practiced, but there is nothing in the law that prevents it. ...

What do I need to do to prove my daughters father unfit?

Should your child's father actually take you to court (as opposed to just threatening to do it) you should immediately schedule a consultation with...