How do i get a restraining order taken off of me that my sister obtained?

Your opportunity to challenge her allegations was at the permanent restraining order hearing. If you did not attend, or if you were unsuccessful,...

How do I exercise "holiday" portion of separation agreement?

The agreement is poorly written and subject to at least two interpretations. The way it is worded, having all the holidays during the year is an...

What recourse does an incarcerated client have when his/her attorney will not communicate with that client

You have a right to terminte your attorney and the attorney is requird to return any portion of the fee that he or she has not earned through work...

Spousal support and Contempt

Contempt requires that you knew of an order, that you had the ability to follow the order, and that you failed to do so. If all of these elements...

Do I need an attorney? Can I make payments as planned?

You should repost in Missouri as you want to have a lawyer in that state review your question. In most cases, you can make payments, but until...

Is there anyway to get some sort of paper so i can leave town with my kids. I want to divorce my husband who is in the military

In order to get a binding order, you would have to file for divorce here and then put together a stipulation for temporary orders that permitted...

What is the point of mediation, if the mediator doesnt tell you the final result

He and the mediator cannot come up with an agreement. Any binding agreement has to involve you. It is strange that you feel "misled by the...

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Do I need to file for a divorce even though I do NOT recognize myself as being in a common law marriage?

Without an agreement to be married, there cannot be a common-law marriage and you can contest any divorce action or even seek a declaration of...

My 15 y/o son moved with his Dad full time without my consent.

Any attorney can only give you advice and their opinion of the chance of likely outcomes. None of us can guaranty an outcome or accurately predict...

I have received a summons for credit card debt that is at least 3 years old.What do I do?

If you do not answer (or if you do and the creditor can prove you owe the debt) then the creditor will get a judgment. They will then try to use...