What are my rights with my nephew since my mother and I are both his guardians in the state of Missouri? We do not live together

The status of your guardianship depends entirely upon the judgment from the court. I would encourage you to check your paperwork to determine what...

Can my boyfriend's mother file for grandparents rights to see her grandson if his father isn't on the birth certificate ?

She won't have any grounds to pursue grandparents rights for two reasons: 1. Like you said, he's not on the birth certificate and has yet to be...

Can 2 friends get emancipated together?

The "together" part has no impact on either of your cases. If you are self-supporting then you may qualify for emancipation, talk to an attorney...

Must I still go to a divorce hearing if my spouse’s attorney put in a motion to get the case dismissed?

If you are fine with having the case dismissed, then you can choose to not attend the hearing. However, if you would like to contest the...

The cost will vary by attorney and jurisdiction, however emancipation is not granted to everyone. There are specific criteria you will need to...

Can I gain custody of my daughter's two children without consent from biological father who is not in the picture?

You need to talk to an attorney local to you about seeking guardianship over your grandchildren as soon as possible.

How does a mother object to misrepresentation for guardianship?

If the guardianship has been finalized, you will need to submit a termination of guardianship and base it upon misrepresentation. Talk to an...

Temporary custody is when a court grants custodial care to a particular party during a divorce or similar domestic action. It is awarded and...

You cannot be both parties, if the other party is the respondent, then you are the petitioner.

At what age does a child have the right to refuse going to the noncustodial parent?

The minor child never has the right to refuse to see the noncustodial parent. The court ordered parenting time remains in effect until the the...