Tag Archives: Missouri Court of Appeals

Who Files What in Appellate Court?

If you had a case decided by a judge or jury and you are unhappy with the outcome, then you would need to file a notice of appeal with the Missouri Court of Appeals. However, if your case involves the … Continue reading

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When Discovery Can Start

Missouri has said that discovery on a defendant cannot be served until the defendant either enters their appearance or receives service of process. If discovery is served before that time, then no response is required. To learn more, check out … Continue reading

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Don’t Shoot Those Cars

  A Missouri Court of Appeals case has said that shooting at a motor vehicle is against the law. But you should already know this. If you’re interested in finding out why Deandre shot at a car, check out this … Continue reading

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Custody and Relocation

There is currently no Missouri law that requires a parent with custody of a child to file a motion to relocate with the court. Instead, the parent only needs to file a notice of relocation and that notice can be … Continue reading

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Paying Child Support When You’re Broke

A Missouri Court can impute income to a person to determine the appropriate level of child support that needs to be paid, even if that person is unemployed. When deciding the amount of child support to be paid, the court … Continue reading

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My Ex Took my Stocks!

When getting a divorce, a court can order that stock options maturing after your divorce but acquired during the marriage can be divided by the divorce court. If you own stock and are thinking about or are going through a … Continue reading

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The Facebook Jury

Facebook posts made during a case in which a juror is watching have been deemed to violate the non disclosure rules. To read more check out this case: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District- SD32562. Visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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When a Judgment is Not Final

A motion to compel settlement is not a final, appealable, judgment until the underlying action as to all claims and parties has been disposed. A judgment granting a motion to enforce settlement is not ready for appellate review until the … Continue reading

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No unemployment when you don’t show up for work

Missouri has stated that an unemployed worker was correctly denied unemployment benefits when the employee willfully violated the employer’s attendance policy. Transportation is usually considered an employee’s responsibility and repeated failure to show up for work may constitute misconduct by … Continue reading

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Relocating your child may require a motion

If you have a child and there is joint physical custody with your ex, both parents are considered the custodial parent and the child’s principal residence is with both parents. In order to modify this custody arrangement, you must file … Continue reading

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