Do I still have to pay child support if I sign over my rights

You cannot voluntarily sign over your parental rights to avoid child support. However, if the child's mother marries and they want to do a...

There is no way that you can force your father to do anything. The right to receive child support lies with your mother and she obtained a child...

Can father vol. terminate his rights. During pregnancy in Missouri?

I know of no way to terminate parental rights to a child prior to birth and there are a limited number of ways to terminate parental rights even...

How specific do I need to be when completing dissolution forms when respondent is incarcerated for life without parole?

There is no way to ensure that he won't get anything, though you can argue that he shouldn't due to his misconduct. You can also argue that when...

How can I get custody of my niece without paying thousands in Attorney fees

What you can do, and how you should do it, is a complex question revolving around the status of the biological parents and the type of custody that...

Is it possible after 5 years??

This is a very complicated set of facts. In order to get all the facts and circumstances straight, it would be much better to speak directly with...

You can ask for maintenance as part of the relief when filing for a legal separation. However, once your husband is served, he may file a...

It is not necessary for spouses to live apart for one year in order to get divorced. In fact, it is not uncommon for a couple to remain living...

What are my rights as a mother when my kids don't live with me

You will need to file a Motion for Contempt (or a Family Access Motion) if you believe that your children's father is unreasonably interfering with...

How do I fight my ex-husband's filing to end child support?

Missouri state law provides that a child is emancipated no later than age 21 unless that child is physically or mentally handicapped. If your...