A family law dispute will feel close-to-the-heart by its nature. However,it important to remember that they are legal processes at their core. Approaching a legal dispute without the help of an experienced attorney can cause the situation can cause you to make...
Legally changing your name, or the name of your child, can provide many practical benefits, and people seek to change their names for several reasons. The state of Missouri allows adults and minors to change their names by filing a joint petition with the proper...
Paternity actions establish custody rights and financial obligations in cases where the parents were not married at the time of a child’s birth. The actions can only be brought by those with standing, and proper jurisdiction. Oftentimes, this includes mothers seeking...
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a lawyer chosen by a court in a paternity, divorce, custody modification, or child protective case. Missouri requires GALs to be appointed in cases where abuse or neglect is being alleged, but can appoint GAL in any custody case where they...
Domestic violence is a growing concern in the United States. In fact, studies show that more than 10 million people experience domestic violence every year nationwide. Courts are required to consider whether there is a pattern of domestic violence and make specific...
