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Can I get child support, if we agreed no child support in our divorce?

Christen's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

The issue of child support is always modifiable until the children are emancipated. You have to show a change of at least 20% up or down from what...

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Can my ex mandate I keep my girlfriend away from kids?

Christen's answer | Answered on April 11, 2019

Generally, unless a party can demonstrate a significant potential for physical or emotional harm from the other person (girlfriend or boyfriend or...

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In the State of Missouri law does it state that if you worked throughout the marriage your not entitled to alimony??

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

No, there's no specific law stating that. The decision on maintenance (what they call alimony now in Missouri) is made by a judge after showing...

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What can I do if my sister in laws sister wants to sign her unborn child over to me but he ain’t born yet?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

This is a very difficult procedure. And the natural father will have to be notified too. Many hospitals won't let the child leave the hospital...

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I'm about to put myself on child support any advice?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

You would be better served to file a civil paternity/custody action, so that you can be granted legal and physical custody award, in addition to...

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How may I get back pay financial childcare support, of 2 Grandsons, That have been in my Care for 3 1/2 yrs W/O Any $$ support?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss this issue. You can intervene in their divorce to request an...

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I married a German Immigrant in 2010, he was deported back in 2011. We've been seperated since. How would I get divorced?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

You may have some difficult issues there. The child you have now is legally presumed to be your husband's and you might have to file a separate...

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How do I get a free divorce?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

You can try filing 'pro se' without counsel, but it's a challenge because you may not know all the things you have to say or show to get your...

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My 35 year olds father stopped paying child support when he was fourteen can I still go after him for non payment ?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

It's important to know if there was ever any child support order. If not, you have probably passed your time to do so, given the child is now 35. ...

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How likely is it that i will end up paying alimony?

Christen's answer | Answered on February 06, 2019

Maintenance in Missouri (formerly called 'alimony') is very hard to determine off the cuff because there's no formula for determining if it will be...