What does it take to get custody reduced in MO?

If there is child abuse, the authorities should be notified and the children should also be in counseling.

Contact your local court and ask if they have a "pro se" department - a department that assists people doing simple uncontested divorces without a...

In Missouri, how long do you have to maintain an ex spouses belongings before you may discard them?

You should make every reasonable effort to contact your former spouse and his/her attorney, and give notice that, if the items are not removed...

My son is getting divorce he had one lawyer and he said the lawyer wasn't doing his job he is going to court tomorrow no one has

Has he contacted them to find out what to do? Sometimes lawyers have difficulty reaching people if their telephone numbers or other contact...

Who has to pay for a court ordered paternity test?

Usually the court order states who is responsible for the cost of the test. If a party is ordered by the court to pay for a test, and refuses,...

I was wondering what I would need to do to regain custody of my children? They were placed in my mothers custody in KY

That depends upon why they were removed from your custody, and whether it was done through the courts or administratively, and in which state.

Is there a legal document we can sign that indicates full custody and alimony if my husband continues to use drugs?

The courts allow a wide range of terms to be included in cases that are resolved by agreement, with the rationale that if the parties are willing...

Filed for divorce on 9/6 in MO. He hasnt been served-today is 9/25. Court date for 12/3. When will he be served?

It can take several weeks for a summons to be issued and a person to be served. You can check on the staus of the summons and service by logging...

I want to move out of state with my children

Missouri has a relocation statue which requires detailed written notice to your ex at least 60 days prior to any move. You will need to carefully...

Dicorce Decree and SSI Disability

It would depend upon the exact wording of the divorce decree, as well as whether the new claim was from a different factual case as well.