How long can someone have temporary custody before it is consider abandonment by the parent.

There are some further acts that need to be known. Did the children's mother set up a guardianship through the probate court? Where is the...

As a victim of 2nd degree assault, can I file a declination to prosecute in the state of Missouri?

It is actually the State of Missouri that is prosecuting your husband. It is up the discretion of the prosecuting attorney whether they want to...

Daughter in law married to my son for 3yrs. Her childs bio dad in Texas wants custody + more. She lives in Colorado for last 3yr

More information needs to be provided. Where does the child now live? This is important because any case involving the child takes place where...

My husband wants to adopt my daughter

Yes it is possible for him to contest the adoption. However you should be able to show that he has not had contact with her, and that he has not...

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What happens if respondent continues to dodge paternity order?

you can request that a special process serve be appointed to serve the father either when he appears at court or when he picks up the child. Many...

How do I bypass the case management conference in our divorce?

You should also file a request with the court that the matter be submitted by affidavit. You or an attorney should then complete an affidavit...

If these are the only DUIs that you have, the second DUI should only be filed as a DUI first, because it did not occur after you had been...

Issueing assault charges

Charges can in fact be filed. The statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is one year from the date of the incident. For all practicality...

Missouri: Custody rights for a biological father of a 4 year old that just recently decided to file for paternity and custody?

You pose a complicated question. In your divorce does your husband claim to be your son's father? Has there been either a judicial or any...

Can I be tried for a crime that 2 people have already been convicted of. They both pled guilty.

Yes you can be charged with this offense. There is indeed a concept of 'acting in concert with another" As to your concerns about Miranda. ...