Can I sign my rights over to my sister if DFS in the courts are involved?

Once the children are taken by the Children's Division and a case for abuse and neglect is opened in the Juvenile Court, the lawful custody of the...

CCan i get a public defender or free counsel on an order of protection against me if i cant aafford a lawyer?

The public defender is only available for criminal defendants charged with crimes that may result in a sentence of confinement in jail/prison. ...

How?

In Missouri, a spouse is entitled to receive an equitable percentage of the marital assets, which are all the assets generated during the term of...

In most instances, if the petitioner fails to appear for hearing (or have an attorney appear) the petition will be dismissed. You might consider...

Can I get Custody of my nephew?

If you file for adoption you must show that the biological parents have substantially neglected or abandoned the child for a period of at least six...

How do I go about getting guardianship back of my daughter from her grandmother when she was granted it a month ago?

You need to immediately schedule an appointment with an experienced probate attorney who regularly practices in the county where the Letters of...

Would child protective services be more willing to place a child with family out of state or foster care

The law prefers placement of the child with family if at all possible. However, if that family member is out of state the Interstate Compact on...

Do I have to approve my daughters mothers request for a 30 day extension for custody court ? ?

The extension of time to answer pleadings after service is not mandatory, but is at the sole discretion of the Judge. It is fairly common for a...

My 7yr victim of 15yr who has been putting his genitals in my sons face what do I do

If you believe that your son is being sexually abused you can, and should, hotline the situation. The Children's Division will then investigate...

My sister is in the process of marrying a man who is married to another woman.

If the man is not legally married to another woman, then it is not bigamy. However, I would question what she might mean by "legally". For...