Can my ex take our children to a child psychologist without my agreement, and without my knowledge?

Your children's stepmother has the right to transport your children to and from appointments, and perhaps set up appointments, if authorized to do...

Your children's stepmother has the right to transport your children to and from appointments, and perhaps set up appointments, if authorized to do...

Can I get more physical custody time with the children?

This is a very complicated situation involving multiple jurisdictions. Under Missouri law your ex-husband would need to give you proper...

Can I change my last name without getting married

An adult may petition the court for a name change. Evidence must be presented that the change of name will not negatively impact any other person...

Where do I begin? Will he have legal rights? Will he HAVE to be added tot the birth certificate? How much will this cost?

If you bring an action to require your daughter's father to pay child support, he will have the opportunity and legal right to bring a cross-action...

Your children's stepmother has the right to transport your children to and from appointments, and perhaps set up appointments, if authorized to do...

I don't know what to do about non-payment of child support

If FSD filed a wage assignment, then they know where your ex-husband is working. If the divorce judgment awarded your ex-husband custody and/or...

What does he have/not have rights to as the father?

The law provides that both biological parents stand equal before the law. Therefore, once he is determined to be a biological parent, he will have...

What would we need to do to legally change her last name? Will the biological father have to be contacted?

This is a very complicated question. A step-parent adoption is a relatively easy procedure. However, whether or not you need to serve the...

Can my child's father block me from taking my child out of state?

Once a court order is entered in Missouri, that addresses custody of minor children, there will be language in that judgment addressing what steps...