Category Archives: General

Standing your Ground

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The Missouri Castle Doctrine allows a person to use deadly force to protect themselves or another person from immediate danger of death or serious bodily harm.  The Castle Doctrine extends to a person’s home as well as their vehicle. If … Continue reading →

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Change in Credit Reporting

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Beginning July 1, 2017, the three (3) credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and Transunion, will stop collecting and reporting civil judgments and tax lien information on consumer credit reports.  This shift in policy could result in many credit scores being … Continue reading →

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Former Attorneys Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A former attorney has pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud for hiding his assets from his bankruptcy estate.  When filing for bankruptcy, it is important to inform the court of all of your assets, no matter what they are or how … Continue reading →

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No Warrants Needed for Items in Plain View

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A recent Missouri court case has held that law enforcement does not need a warrant for items that are found in plain view.  This case teaches Missouri residents that they should always keep a clean and tidy house. If you … Continue reading →

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GameStop is Closing Over 150 Stores

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The video game store GameStop, Corp. has announced that it plans to close at least 150 stores this year.  The company has reported a decline in sales due to digital download of video games. If you have a business with … Continue reading →

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Riding in a Stolen Car

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri court has recently ruled that simply riding as a passenger in a stolen car is not a criminal act.  In order to possess a stolen vehicle, the person must have operated or driven the vehicle at some point.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hit a Bounty Hunter with Your Car

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri man who crashed his car into the SUV of a bounty hunter was found guilty of assault in the second degree.  During his trial, the prosecutors argued that the man’s car was used as a dangerous instrument. If … Continue reading →

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Grandparents and Adoptions

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts have ruled that a grandparent has the ability to intervene in an adoption action. If you are interested in asserting your rights as a grandparent, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Relocating Your Family After a Divorce

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

If you were involved in a divorce with children and you wish to move, you must notify your ex-spouse or ex-significant other of your intentions to move, give them a reasonable time to object to the move, and send the … Continue reading →

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Missouri Will Collect Child Support for Another State

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Simply moving to another state will not get you out of paying your child support obligations.  If you live in Missouri and Missouri receives notice that you owe child support pursuant to a court order in another state, Missouri will … Continue reading →

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