We live in Missouri and not married. If I leave can I take our two girls?

It depends. Right now, if you are not married you could take them. He has no parental rights until he legally acknowledges the children as his. He...

My colleague is correct. It is better to file sooner rather than to wait because depending on the issue for appeal, there is a statute of...

Last Will, Child Custody & Divorce

It is your Will so you can put what you like in it. You want to make sure you appoint a trust worthy person as your representative though so they...

How do I get child support that I pay stopped?

Child support in Missouri is supposed to end when the child reaches 18 years of age AND is no longer a full time student AND is not so disabled...

Can custody be taken from a parent without the parent being unfit?

It is very difficult. The "parental right doctrine," or the "parental preference rule," is perhaps the biggest barrier for a third-party to...

How would I go about seeking custody of my niece and nephew?

Any interested third party can petition the court for guardianship of children when the children's actual parents are not "fit" parents. When...

How old does a child have to be in order to choose which parent you'd prefer to live with and be listened to?

The Court looks at a list of factors when deciding custody issues. The Missouri Statute on this point is 452.375.2. The court shall determine...

I recently got married. I want to know is the property that I own considered community property.

My colleague is absolutely correct. If you want to make sure your non-marital property (property you owned before the marriage) does not become...

If you were the one who filed the divorce petition, he would have to right to file an answer to your petition and if he has any claims against you,...

My soon to be ex is wanting her money before the divorce is final

I understand why you are trying to do this since it is a lot easier to go uncontested and will cost you both a lot less in attorney fees and court...

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