Do I have to have the mother's consent to adopt my step son if she has abandon him and hasn't seen him in over a year?

A step-parent adoption can be done without the mother's consent, but she has to be served. If you do not know where she is, she can still be served...

My finance probation violation turned self in but no bond. Waiting for court. Possible outcome with no lawyer. Law violation

Use the "Find a Lawyer" feature on Avvo to find an attorney who practices in your area. You will need to call an attorney directly and speak with...

You are not able to sue the woman who broke up your marriage. At this point, your best option is to speak with a family law attorney and depending...

How can I evict my 46 year old son and his two minor children?

Depending on how long your son has lived there, you may have to file an actual eviction against him in the county of your residence. If there is...

Can I have my ex pay for half of child care costs?

If you already have a parenting plan and have gone through the courts, then there may already be a provision in place regarding child care and who...

Father wasn’t not the biological father but married to the mother?

There is nothing additional that you need to do. In general, in Missouri, if a child is born during the course of a marriage, the husband is...

If my parental rights are terminated in the state of missouri and my fiance (who is not the father to my 3 children) decide to ?

You definitely need to speak with a family law attorney as soon as possible regarding your situation, especially if you have a pending termination...

What to do about communication in conflict with custody agreement?

If you all agree to the change in the manner of communication, you may be forfeiting your ability to bring that up later on, should litigation...

In my papers it says no one of the opposite sex past 10 in the house

Based on the information provided above, you may need to contact a family law attorney regarding a contempt motion against the child’s father. If...

Is attendance required at the first initial hearing and does it need to be rescheduled before the case can move forward???

If you are pro se, you must appear at every court hearing. The benefit of having an attorney means that appearances are not always required but if...