My husband and I are at the end of our marriage. Does it matter who files first? And If yes Why?

Where both parties are on the title to the real estate, the general rule is that neither party can force the other out of the house. The time when...

How can I enforce a joint custody court order?

If the court agreement contains an order from a judge setting out your parenting rights, the fastest way for you to get in front of a judge with...

What if the child turns 18, will the paying parent still have to pay the back pay? In Missouri?

In Missouri, back child support is still due and payable after the child turns 18, PROVIDED there have been payments made within the last 10 years....

If you have been married and been separated for 9 years, in different states, are you common law divorced?

Missouri has no such thing as common law divorce. If you and your wife are in agreement with regard to all issues, you can get a relatively quick...

How do apply for joint custody missouri and do i have to have a lawyer

First of all - do you have to have a lawyer? No, there is no requirement for a party to have a lawyer in order to bring an action before the...

How do I file for child custody in Missouri and what exactly are the things I should ask for?

If you and your child's father agree on the terms of your parenting arrangement, the cost of having an attorney prepare all of the documents and...

Can I get full custody of my child if his dad has not seen or talked to him in 6 months?

If what you want to do is have both your parenting rights and those of your child's father set by the court, you will need to start a paternity...

There is no legal requirement with regard to what a child calls his/her step-parent. You may want to have your child meet with a counselor to talk...

Can I take my ex-husband back to court for issues that happened during our marriage in order to get the parenting plan revised?

The quick answer is that if abuse and neglect was not litigated in the prior action, it can be brought up. Unfortunately, it's rarely that...

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PRO SE IN A DIVORCE CASE

The Missouri Supreme Court has issued pro se forms for people to use who want to file a divorce in Missouri without an attorney. The forms have...