Child custody

I can't recommend that you undertake such an important case on your own without an attorney. You should hire an attorney in the county where your...

Divorce or legal separation

If you believe your marriage is permanently broken with no possibility of reconciliation, you should file for a divorce. You should also consult...

Do I have have grounds to request supervised visits for child's father?

Ask that the visits be supervised by court personnel. Both St. Louis City and County have resources to provide supervision by a disinterested...

Can non custodial and custodial parent change/work out agreement between them on back child support owed thr the court?

The following answer only applies if there is no child support owed to the state as a result of the custodial parent having received TANF (welfare)...

May I suggest that however you divide the refund that you make sure the refund is either paid into a joint account that requires both of your...

My husband pays $450/mo in child support, has his daughter 50% of the time (legal and physical), is he getting ripped off?

There are just too many variables to determine whether your husband's child support order is correct. The court or administrative agency takes...

My parents (whom I live with) have taken my daughter to a detention center to visit my sister, what can I do?

You are your daughter's parent and have the right to make all day-to-day decisions regarding her care. However, as a practical matter, the only...

My husband & I have been separated since 2006. Can I get child support for our son?

Absolutely! You should immediately contact the Missouri Family Support Division and request that a case be opened to establish and enforce a child...

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Do I have to be in the same state to take my ex back for more child support?

If your ex-husband is still in Georgia, you will have to have the order modified in Georgia. HOWEVER, you should contact the Missouri Family...

You should not sign any documents given or mailed to you by your husband or his attorney without first seeking legal advice. Many spouses and...