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my moms a battered woman who is afraid to turn her husband in they own there home and she want to sign her part of the deed to me her daughter .....

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You can't without his permission, since he is part owner.
You can't without his permission, since he is part owner.

Are there really no laws in MO about unmarried couples like she said? Or if there ARE, what are they? Am I not the Aunt of the children on his side?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
I'm not sure what you mean by laws.  There is no common law marriage in Missouri, but that doesn't mean that if you own property together, there's nothing you can do about getting your share out of it.  You would just have to proceed under different laws, not the divorce code. ... Read More
I'm not sure what you mean by laws.  There is no common law marriage in Missouri, but that doesn't mean that if you own property together,... Read More

I''m wondering if I have a good case for a Modification of my divorce specifically around custody and child support.

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
I agree.  Go file a Petition to have the case dismissed and file an action against her for support.
I agree.  Go file a Petition to have the case dismissed and file an action against her for support.

I am a woman who has been married for 2 years now. My husband has a will and I am not in the will as of yet.

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
In many states, a spouse has the ability to claim her "elective share", even if she/he is not listed in the will.  In my state, it is 1/3 of the assets.  You should check with an estate attorney in Missouri about what the law is there.
In many states, a spouse has the ability to claim her "elective share", even if she/he is not listed in the will.  In my state, it is 1/3 of the... Read More

my mother is on her last days and she lives with my sister My sister is Not allowing any of the other siblings to see or call her what do we do?

Answered 14 years ago by Ellen S. Kingsley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
See if you can't get a guardian appointed.
See if you can't get a guardian appointed.

Can my 16 year old son come live with me?

Answered 14 years and 6 months ago by attorney Thomas E. Meade   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Based on the facts you provided, that is a real possibility.  It seems that you share joint legal custody but not physical custody.  To seek a modification of custody, you must demonstrate a 'change in circumstances'.  Relocation by you to his current school district would suffice to revisit the custody issue.   For a 16 year old, the Court may conduct an interview and use the child's wishes in determining their best interest.  The Court will weigh this more heavily since your child is fast approaching the age of majority to make decisions on his own.  Relitigating a custody issue can be time consuming and expensive.  It may be more appropriate to seek legal counsel and see about coming to an agreement with your ex then submitting an agreed entry to the Court for approval.  It would be a more efficient and cost effective approach based on the circumstances you describe.... Read More
Based on the facts you provided, that is a real possibility.  It seems that you share joint legal custody but not physical custody.  To... Read More
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