Questions answered by M. Todd Miller

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Does my 30 days to respond to the initial petition start from the Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service is signed or filed?

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

When you are served the summons or when you file the entry of appearance.

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I need the best lawyer that would work with me money wise but I need to get my oldest daughter back home with me.

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

If money is an issue for you, I encourage you to place a higher priority on your children over cell phones, cable tv, cars and other luxury items...

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Do you think i could get it to where the father has supervised visitations?

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

I understand your concern but nothing you described rises to the definition of abuse or neglect by MO statute. I encourage you to hire legal...

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Is my estranged husband able to take our almost 2 year old daughter out of state without my permission?

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Yes. You answered your own question....neither of you have written authority more powerful than the other. Hire legal counsel and secure a...

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I have not seen or spoken to my 4 year old daughter in over 8 weeks. Ex parte filed against me with false allegations.

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

You made mistakes to date. It's time to hire legal counsel and file the appropriate pleadings to establish parentage, custody and support.

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Why is it a woman can do anything wrong and a man hast to walk on egg shells

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Welcome to our society. Men must work twice as hard to be accepted as good parents. Suck it up and stay in it for the long haul. Over time, even...

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If I have 50/50 custody week on week off and x is not paying her 50% of court odered stuff for the kids what can I do

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Welcome to divorce. None go perfectly in that the former spouses rarely like one another. Only fake Hollywood divorces play out as perfect...

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My children are currently in foster care and have been for five years. i'm trying to find out if they have been legally adopted

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Isn't about time to hire an attorney and act responsibly in the matter?

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How do I reduce maintenance that is excessive?

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Maintenance is rarely modified. Speak with the attorney that got you into this mess. If you did it alone, you have only yourself to thank.

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Help regarding threatening or coercive statements made by attorney to client advising them to settle or seek new counsel

M.'s answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

If your matter is contested, the fees reflected in your query are not unreasonable. In general, I suggest you follow counsel's suggestions unless...

M. Todd Miller's Answers (5542)

Does my 30 days to respond to the initial petition start from the Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service is signed or filed?

I need the best lawyer that would work with me money wise but I need to get my oldest daughter back home with me.

Do you think i could get it to where the father has supervised visitations?

Is my estranged husband able to take our almost 2 year old daughter out of state without my permission?

I have not seen or spoken to my 4 year old daughter in over 8 weeks. Ex parte filed against me with false allegations.

Why is it a woman can do anything wrong and a man hast to walk on egg shells

If I have 50/50 custody week on week off and x is not paying her 50% of court odered stuff for the kids what can I do

My children are currently in foster care and have been for five years. i'm trying to find out if they have been legally adopted

How do I reduce maintenance that is excessive?

Help regarding threatening or coercive statements made by attorney to client advising them to settle or seek new counsel