If you are an unwed father and present for your baby’s birth in Missouri, then you will probably be asked if you want your name on the birth certificate. In order for that to happen, you will need to sign an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity. In...
Defending Yourself From a Protective Order Known in pop culture as a "restraining order", an Order of Protection in Missouri is used to keep one person away from another. The Order itself seems unassuming- it is an expedited procedure that is usually granted within a month...
What is an Non-Contested/ Uncontested Divorce? The word “non-contested” or "uncontested" is thrown around quite a bit in the divorce arena. It is cheaper, faster, and involves significantly less drama. However, most clients do not understand what a non-contested divorce actually is, and why it is...
The kick-off step in any divorce is serving divorce papers to your soon to be ex. It can be a shock to some spouses. It can make some extremely angry. And for almost all, it can be embarrassing. But if you want to make it more...
If I had a previous divorce or paternity order, can I move with my children? Yes and No. The Rule Having a visitation/custody arrangement doesn't prohibit parents from relocating unless it is specifically addressed in your agreement. So generally, yes you can move. However, there are rules surrounding the...
Inheritance and Divorce in Missouri is an important concept and one that is routinely litigated in Court. In Missouri, the default rule is splitting all "marital property" down the middle. Parties spend most of their times trying to either reclassify the property as separate (called...
What is Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in Missouri and how is it played out in the Courts? There was a recent incident in Jefferson County. A mom had gotten into a fight with her adolescent daughter, who went to bed angry. In the middle of the night, the daughter...
Your original court case took a year or longer. You negotiated and renegotiated each term and finally reach an agreement. The signatures are on the dotted line. But now your ex is refusing to follow it. How do you enforce a Parenting Plan? A Parenting Plan is required...
Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat can be great ways to stay in contact with friends and families, and to connect with new communities of like-minded folks. It can also be a nightmare for your attorney if you do not use discretion. Here are the top...
The movement #Black Lives Matter is garnering attention throughout the world. Regardless of your opinion on its validity, the movement highlights an important debate in criminal law. It's an area that I feel strongly about: the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable stops, searches and seizures. Let’s...
