My question is in regards to my adoption in 1998. How likely is it for DFS to not contact biological parents.

They had to give him some sort of notice, whether it was personally handing him a copy of the petition or publishing it in a newspaper.

Can I get child support even though I'm with another person?

Yes. Technically you can get child support from him, but it might encourage him to try to get custody and DSS will put his name on the birth...

How can my husband move form Missouri to Kansas

Have your husband send a certified letter about the move and include a parenting plan that would show how the move will effect both parties'...

If you would read my "Adoption Walk-Through" it may answer many of your questions. The bottom line is that you can try to adopt her. You must prove...

You need to contact an attorney. You can ask to set aside the default judgment, potentially ask to file late notice of appeal or file a...

Parents of baby never married who has custody ?

Neither and both. To get an enforceable custody agreement / order you must file a paternity action in court. Otherwise, if the father is on the...

It really sounds like you are going to have to go back to Court. You should contact a local attorney.

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The two reasons you present are unlikely to get you a child protection order. If you do, in fact, need a child protection order contact the St....

Is it considered child kidnapping if father kicked the mother out of their home and she moved to a new home with the child?

You should consult an attorney. The answer depends of more facts than you presented. See Missouri Revised Statutes Section 565.153:...

Can I file for custody of my daughter if I do not have physical custody of her?

You need to file a paternity action for an enforceable order from the court. You should hire an attorney, but if you cannot afford one then you...