Stay at home wife for 7 years with 2 children. No access to bank account, name on nothing. How do I retain legal counsel?

While you may be able to find assistance through a state or private organization, I think that Mr. Komen's advice is spot-on. There are attorneys...

On what grounds can a "non-working" ex spouse claim the children for tax credit?

Missouri presumes that the parent who has the child in their custody most of the time gets the credits. This is in keeping with the Internal...

Child support and extra curricular/medical/etc

There is no way for any of us to really answer this question. If the court finds that circumstances have changed, he or she can modify the prior...

Can i legally sell my half of the home my soon to be ex husband and I own can anyone get me free legal aid live in neosho mo

You're not likely to get any free legal help, as legal aid in Missouri is generally limited to cases involving charges of abuse. The short answer...

I can appeal the divorce before Jan.18,2013. Would you email me the sample appeal paper to: [email protected]. thk

Mr. Sachs is absolutely correct, and his statements about the appeals process are true for Missouri. An appeal is not an attempt to ask a second...

If I have a court date for the final hearing for my divorce, if I don't make it to court will it just be rescheduled?

That's not likely. If you're the petitioner, the court will dismiss the case for lack of prosecution. If you are the defendant, then the...

Do I have to appear for a divorce deposition if I currently reside in another state and it would cause me a financial hardship

Mr. Lewis is correct. The court rarely makes people travel for depositions, though if you plan on taking the case to trial, the court may view...

How long should an uncontested divorce in missouri take?

Mr. Linnenbringer gave an excellent answer to your question, though I feel like there may be more behind the question. If the divorce is...

Divorced granted but decree was not ready for judge to sign. Can this be legal?

Mr. Williams already gave a good answer to your question. It is not unusual for a decree to be submitted after court. Also, keep in mind that...

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I'm unemployed and desperately in need of a divorce... History of domestic battery charges and other reasons as well

You should start by contacting the Kansas Bar association, or Legal Aid. They may be able to help. Hope this helps.