Do I need to notify my EX about me changing my mind as to if he may claim our daughter on his taxes?

In order to claim a dependent on a tax return, the dependent must live with the taxpayer for more than 50% of the year. If that isn't the case,...

My daughter turned 18 on 12/23/12 and she has enough credits to complete highschool in Dec. 2012 and is planning on starting

Mr. Nelson provided a very thorough answer, and if you read it carefully, you'll see that since she was still in high school on her eighteenth...

How do I go about getting a parental rights severed when they r not involved, dont pay child support or c them?

If the physical abuse can be proven, the State can terminate his parental rights. If the abuse isn't recent, then you'll probably need an...

What steps are needed to modify a child support order from out of state?

There are a lot of factors that go into this, including the State that issued the child support orders. In virtually every state, however, child...

How long does a father have to pay child support?

Mr. Nelson's answer is both correct and complete.

Ex-boyfriend is trying to modify the original paternity case that awarded me sole legal and sole physical custody of our kids.

I agree with Ms. Douglas. There is no reason for him to be successful in a modification of custody. In an initial case, the question is the best...

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I had an affair and my husband is threatening to take custody of our son because he was around the man I had the affair with.

Your affair has nothing to do with child custody, unless the individual you had an affair with has a criminal history, etc. Missouri is a no-fault...

I am seeking physical custody of my 12 yr old child. Can I do so without hiring an attorney?

Attempting to handle something this important by yourself is an exceedingly dangerous option. If you fail, (as many pro se litigants do), you...

I need to figure out how to appeal my child custody case ?

How long ago was the judgment? Appeals must be filed very quickly in order to be effective. That being said, you would also have to show that the...

How to change my daughters name in missouri thru a verified petition.

The court can change the name, but the verified petition only gets you into court. It is the beginning of the fight, not the end. That being...