Is it legal for a lawyer to get a judgement on a step parent for spouse's fees in custody case?

Whether it was legal or not isn't the issue -- you had a chance to defend and you didn't. Its not fair, its immoral, and its really not legal. ...

Can a MO non compete prevent me from working in my field for one year?

Non-compete agreements are not favored by Missouri law, but if they are properly crafted they are enforceable. They don't work the way you have...

I can't find a lawyer to represent me in a landlord-tenant dispute in small town--what are my risks with representing myself?

The problem with representing yourself is the same problem I have when I try to figure out what medications to take. I know how to find the...

If I fire my lawyer near end of case and hire a new one, will the entire custody court process start over??

Nope. The judge is likely to hammer you for this. Fire him sooner rather than later. More importantly: find a replacement who has your trial...

Be careful -- the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Teenagers are notorious for flitting back and forth. Do you have a...

Officially the answer is always yes. Practically the answer is no -- Child Support Enforcement pretty strictly follows the letter of the law. And...

Do we need to file for a change of venue?

You need to talk to a Massachusetts attorney. If you were coming to MO you would probably want to register the other state's judgment,. But every...

Can I get visitation to see my daughter if I consented for adoption 5 years prior?

No. You made your choice five years ago. Live up to it. If she decides she wants to contact you someday that's great. But its her choice now,...

Workplace Harassment as a Contractor of 3 companies, I reported what was happening but they wont notify me if action is taken ?

You are entitled to a workplace free of discrimination that interferes with your employment. You are not entitled to know how the employer...

Getting a divorce in either Missouri or Washington?

Talk to a lawyer in MO first. And look into the Safe at Home program. It gives you a confidential mailing address at no cost (although there are...