I"m the plaintiff in small claims court. The defendant sent me a rediculous amount of discovery questions. Do I need to reply?

The interaction between court rules and statutes is complicated in Missouri, but there is a very straight forward statute: 482.310. In all small...

There likely isn't any way to help you. Missouri is an employment at will state. You can quit whenever you want -- your boss can let you go...

Is it possible to get my record cleared?

No, you can't clean these off your record under current Missouri law. Yes, you can still probably be a nurse. Missouri law is very forgiving of...

I have a security deposit question.

I assume the amount is low enough that it doesn't make sense to hire a lawyer. If you don't want to walk away from it invest $30 or so in a small...

Can I be sued for damages when we never had a security deposit or lease signed?

Yes she can and no she doesn't. This is what courts are for. You have a disagreement -- a judge will resolve it if you can't.

Is it legal for my boss to keep me from seeing my kids

This being America and all, you are approaching the question from the wrong end. The question is whether its illegal. If its not illegal, he can...

How long can a temporary ex parte last in the state of Missouri?

Hire a lawyer. You are clearly past the point where trying to take care of this yourself makes sense.

If I live in Springfield IL but got arrested in Columbia Mo can I hire a bail bondsmen? And how?

Bondsmen care about one thing: security. If the person doesn't show up to court they have to pay the entire bond amount to the court. So the...

What if I am not happy with my attorney.What are my options my case goes to mediation this month I don't agree.

You have some disconnects going here. To collect unemployment you have to certify that you are willing and able to work. Don't think the...

How will a parenting plan that is notarized stand up in court if one isn't following it?

Technically it won't. Unlike most contracts, the judge will have to decide what's int he best interest of the 3rd party -- the child. Failure to...