What likely outcomes and/or total costs are my buddy looking at?

Your friend needs to hire an attorney to represent him on this situation. Attorneys are not permitted to give estimated on Avvo -- your friend will...

How long is a custody agreement effective ?

Unless you or the children's father goes back to Court and gets an Order to modify your original custody plan, it is in effect until they are...

What should I do about this civil demand & this is my first offense will I likely go to jail ?

If this is your first offense, and you do not want this information permanently on your record or you do not want to go to jail, you need to hire...

Can I report my neice and nephews parents for abandonment and gain custody of them?

You definitely need to consult with a family law attorney who practices in your area soon. If the State has already been involved as you say, then...

If I file a motion to modify and the other parent get a lawyer, will I need to get a lawyer?

In most cases, especially in family law, you need to have an attorney represent you. Custody battles can be very tricky or complex, and if one...

Do I have a right to sue?

Unfortunately, Missouri is an at-will employment state, which means that - barring discrimination & a few other specific circumstances - you can be...

How can charges be filed for threats and harassment third party. Direct implied treating as you don't submit to their demands ar

This is a really vague "question" presented to the Avvo attorneys, but it sounds like you need to hire your own attorney to deal with this issue....

Can I be arrested for a traffic violation if no ticket was issued and was released to go after the incident ?

Yes, you absolutely can be arrested. See the first answer with regards to the statute of limitations by which the prosecuting attorney has to file...

If the Order of Protection includes both your ex-wife and your son, and there is no provision with regards to who gets custody, then your gut...

Someone has filed a restraining order aginst me and my husband when we were the victims?

You need to actually hire an attorney to represent you and your husband on the Order of Protection. Just because your mom's neighbor filed for an...