Can Alienation of Affection be applied to children or is it just towards spouse?

The civil cause of action for alienation of affection was eliminated as a valid cause of action many years ago in the State of Missouri. It...

How to relinquish parental rights to adopted children?

Unfortunately, parents with children in the later teen years are in a no-win situation. If you "give up" on the children you can be charged with...

How do I get off my soon to be ex-wife prior year property taxes?

Taxes incurred for either spouse during the term of the marriage are marital debts. The judge can order either of you, or both of you, to pay that...

Does my Ex boyfriend have rights to my equity in my home?

If your ex-boyfriend's name is not on the general warranty deed or the deed of trust then he does not have an official legal interest in the real...

I signed my rights over to my children in 2012 is there any way now that I could get those rights back

If your parental rights were terminated in connection with a stepparent adoption, then there is no getting your rights back unless you have...

I don’t wanna go to my dads this weekend, and I’m 17 about to be 18 in June. Legally do I have to go over there ?

In general, a court expects the children to follow the court order regarding custody. However, once children reach the age when they have jobs and...

Once you and your fiance have been married for more than 6 months, you can file for a stepparent adoption. If you can prove that the biological...

Can I sue & WIN in court if I sue an ex for debt that occurred BEFORE marriage?

Any lawsuit to recover this money would be in the nature of a breach of contract. Do you have any written documentation of this agreement to loan...

Can my fiancé adopt my child?

You cannot file a joint Petition for Stepparent Adoption unless you and your fiance are married. You must be married for at least six months...

You can speak with Child Support Enforcement about filing a contempt for failing to pay child support. However, they (generally) will not file...