Can the ex-wife's boyfriend take her two daughters to doctor appointments?

It depends on the terms of your parenting plan. You have joint legal custody so you have the right to know about the children's medical treatment...

After a custody issue is decided is the GAL responsible to ensure info sent to him on the child gets to the Judge?

Typically after a case is decided by the Court and Judgment has been issued, the GAL is released from the case. Any subsequent misconduct by a...

How is daycare calculate in child support?

There are many different figures that go into a child support calculation. All child support in Missouri is calculated according to the Missouri...

How can you change a biased guardian at litem?

The Guardian Ad Litem is appointed by the Court to represent the best interest of the child. There are ways to remove a GAL from a case, but it...

How is income accounted for child support?

Child support in Missouri is calculated using the Form 14 worksheet. Income is determined using many different types of discovery throughout the...

If the state sends us checks saying we over paid child support, can they then say we were actually behind on payments?

What my colleague states is absolutely correct. The State can say whatever they want and it's up to you to prove them wrong. I would start by...

I have a medical retirement my husband a pension from CA PERS. can he collect from my medical retirement?

It would depend on what you mean by "medically retired." If you became disabled because of your employment and were unable to work then the...

Is a divorce necessary?

Based on the information provided you are currently, legally married, and any subsequent marriage to another person in Missouri or any other state...

In Missouri can I receive joint and equal custody of my son if I am a father?

Many judges in Jackson County are changing to a more 50/50 custody plan, when appropriate. But there are a lot of factors that the Judge must...

The State of Missouri typically won't request a warrant automatically. You would need to contact the Missouri Department of Social Services -...