It would be necessary for a Court to adjudicate, or order, paternity to your husband. This would require an adoption proceeding. It is not...

From my experience, there is usually much more detail to these kinds of situations. You are providing very little detail, so please know that this...

Am I able to adopt my wife’s daughter?

Step-parent adoptions, as a practical matter, are very difficult when both biological parents are involved and desire to remain involved. However,...

Facts and circumstances are a big part of every dispute, so my advice is limited to generality. When a court considers conflicts of custody, the...

First, I want to let you know that I am not an immigration attorney. I am not aware of the restrictions or allowances of your residency/citizenship...

Can I dismiss the charges on my son?

Unfortunately, the decision as to whether or not to drop the charges against your son is not yours to make. Generally, in order to cause a...

I M getting ready to get off probate I go to court on the 7 well they pee test me before they hand me papers

Because your question's phrasing is difficult to understand, I'm going to rephrase your question into a hypothetical question to which I can give...

What age can kid refuse to go visit their dad

Often times when separated parents disagree about physical and legal custody of their child, they resort to getting a parenting plan ordered...

Missouri Revised Statutes section 559 provides substantial detail on the Court's authority to grant probation, conditions of probation, and...

How do grandparents and aunts/uncles go about adopting a child? What if parents are not willing to give up parental rights?

Generally speaking, adoption is disfavored by Missouri Courts when there are still living parents. Guardianship is an alternative action to...