How much does physical health play into asset division in a divorce?

The health of a spouse can be a significant factor in a divorce. Depending upon a number of relevant factors including disposition of the marital...

How much does historic income play into a divorce settlement?

Not sure what issue you are concerned about the court taking your income into account. For example, child support? Maintenance? Disposition of...

If I am unable to obtain life insurance after a divorce, would this affect the divorce settlement?

All relevant factors may be considered by the judge in dertermining what a "just" division of the assets should be. If the savings account was...

What happens if a divorce/custody case is dismissed after the trial because neither lawyer wrote an agreement to sign? Refile?

In my opinion the judge retains control over his judgment of dismissal for 30 days. Depending on when the case was dismissed you may still have...

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My sons father hasnt been in his life we have no custody agreement and he doesnt pay support can I move out of state with my son

Missouri has a "Relocation" law provided for in section 452.377. After August 28, 1998 all court orders establishing or modifying custody or...

Can i move out at 17 even if my mom doesn't want me to what are my rights?

In order to change an existing custody order it is necessary to obtain a Judgment of Modification from the court. In Missouri, a minor can not...

My parents are kicking me out. What do I have the legal right to take with me?

If your parent's are ordering you out of their home and you are still a minor they are self-emancipating you, meaning, as between them and you, you...

How do I give my parental rights away without an adoptive mother?

Very tough question to respond to without more information. In general, most judges are reluctant to allow a parent to simple relinquish their...

What happens if the other biological parent cannot appear in court for a termination/step-parent adoption hearing?

If the father has failed, to visit or communicate with the child although able to do so or if the father has failed to support the child although...

Can an ex-wife sue her ex-husband for more of his pension after being divorced for more than 13 years?

Not sure of the underlying facts involved in this situation but generally I would note that if the pension was awarded in the parties dissolution...