How can I get prepared to adopt my niece?

If the child is taken from the custody of the parents, the Child's Division/Juvenile Court will look for the possibility of a relative placement. ...

What can I do if my child's father moved out of Missouri with out notice and failed to exercise visitation for 9 weeks?

If you receive a relocation notice by certified mail, I would certainly respond to that notice within the thirty (30) day statutory response time,...

How can I make sure it's safe before sending her back?

If the child is still under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, and under the supervision of the Children's Division, then the child's...

What is my spouse entitled to financially, after she abandoned our marriage 3 years ago?

She is entitled to a fair percentage of the marital property, which is usually considered 50%. The amount of your retirement that was generated...

What does it take to get a lawyer?

You need to find an attorney in the state where any litigation will be filed. If you reside in Missouri, and Missouri can exercise personal...

What do I do?

The answer probably lies in the administrative policies of the court where the appeal was filed. The only person who may be able to answer your...

How much can Child Support order a person to pay, and can they order you to pay Medical, Dental, and Vision?

The short answer is yes, you can be ordered to pay child support and maintain insurance coverage on your children. However, the cost of the...

Yes, a parent can both receive the child's SSI and child support. The SSI is provided to the child to cover the additional costs of caring for the...

If your children's father is not paying for the daycare, and it is not included in the Form 14 that calculated child support, then I see no reason...

What happens someone filed for a restraining order, but made the wrong choice, can they say they don't want it anymore?

If you do not want to proceed with the action you initiated, you should go to the court where you applied for the order and request the form...