You need a criminal defense lawyer. The Missouri Supreme Court has given cases like your hope, but the courts of appeal apply it narrowly. And it...

Someone used my social security number to open up an account with the gas company then defaulted payments. Now mine is shut off

You need to file a police report and ask the company to recognize its error. If they don't, file a complaint with the Public Service Commission. ...

The role of the judge in juvenile courts. Do they mainly listen to children's division and the juvenile officer?

Mr. Marker is generally correct. The judge will call it as s/he sees it, but the JO and CPS have lots of experience in front of him or her and...

Can a city be sued for now enforcing their ordinance?

Generally speaking, no. But whatever the neighbors are doing that's a violation of the city ordinance is also probably a nuisance that you can sue...

We married 41 yrs ago. License spelled last name without the "e". Didn't know had an "e" until retired.

You're legally married. At the common law your name is whatever you want it to be. Now that we are so security conscious we can't apply common...

My husband and I are still married but I have domestic assult charges against him and was subpoenaed to testify against him

Missouri allows you to choose not to testify against your spouse under most circumstances. The other answer was spot on -- your husband's attorney...

Once paternity is established how does child abandonment law work?

Abandonment is only an issue in termination of parental rights. And that doesn't happen in Missouri unless someone else is willing to step in and...

Now they are filing an ex parte protection order why and what can I do , will this ever end?

Sorry brother, but no, it will never end. Its not your spouse's fault but its her baggage. Its time to bale out.

Wisconsin court date for contempt non compliance with a support order

Try calling legal aid. You're right -- this needs to be taken care of. And once you are in the death spiral its hard to get out. Why aren't...

How do I get my payments for support modified?

Invest a few bucks in a lawyer to get this straightened out.