Recent content by brighteyes

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MO Can someone please explain to me how interstate adoption works? We live in MO and the birth parents live in NE. Our NE lawyer quoted us $1500 for her fees and the MO quoted us $4500. I don't understand why the MO fee is so much higher. She...

What is the name of your state? MO I'm requesting info for a friend. She went out of town to visit relatives for the holidays. She returned home and her husband told her he wants a friendly divorce. The husband proceeds to tell her that he has found someone else. He also wanted to inform her...

What is the name of your state? Missouri How does a person go about getting child support from a man who is living in Memphis, TN? His name isn't on the birth certificate. The parents were never married. We have his address, but no Social Security number. The rumor is he is getting Disability...

What is the name of your state? MO If a spouse is involved in an Phen Phen health settlement, can the other spouse get half of it in the event of a divorce? A letter was sent with the expected amount of the disbursement, but no check has been issued yet. If one spouse owns their own home...

I need advice for a friend. No legal separation or divorce has been filed yet. His wife moved out taking their child with her about three weeks ago. She hasn't contacted him regarding where his daughter is living. He has tried to contact her family regarding the whereabouts of his daughter. They...

My brother's divorce was finalized in Missouri Dec 99. I have several questions, but I will start off with my most curious question. Who is responsible for carrying out a court order? My brother has been told that he has to hire lawyer and go back to court before the order will be carried out...