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Rights of a Business Partner

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri law allows a business partner to request an accounting in order to account for the business money.  However, the law does not provide the right of an accounting to a former partner.  If you experiencing issues with your business … Continue reading →

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Pleading Insanity

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, only the defendant in a case can plead the defense of insanity when charged with a crime.  In order to plead insanity, the defendant must be evaluated by a licensed physician.  If the defendant is found insane, the … Continue reading →

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Criminal Bad Checks

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri court has ruled that in order for a person to be charged with the crime of writing a bad check, the Prosecution must notify the person that the check bounced by the service of a summons, service of … Continue reading →

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Judgments By Mistake

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts allow a defendant to re-open a lawsuit and undo a judgment if the defendant made a mistake that caused the judgment to exist.  The courts define a mistake as a misunderstanding of the truth, but without negligence, and … Continue reading →

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Going to Jail for Child Support

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts have been known to throw someone in jail for not paying their court-ordered child support.  In determining whether to throw the person in jail, the court must look at the person’s education and past income-earning potential. If you … Continue reading →

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How to Draft a Motion for Summary Judgment

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in a recent decision that if you file a motion for summary judgment with the court, and the motion does not have numbered paragraphs, then the motion is not valid.  A motion for summary … Continue reading →

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IRS Wants to Use Private Debt Collectors

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In an effort to collect more tax revenue, the IRS is wanting to send outstanding tax debts to private debt collection companies.  The debt collection companies would be then be able to report the unpaid tax debt on your credit … Continue reading →

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Our Website Needs your Help

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

We just re-vamped our website, but we need your help in working out the bugs.  Review our website for errors, mistakes, or typos, and if we can confirm the problem, you will win a prize! Our new web address is … Continue reading →

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What is Considered when Determining Child Support and Alimony?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Answer:  Everything.  In a recent Missouri court opinion, the court stated that no financial resource is exempt from the court’s consideration in determining child support and alimony.  However, the court is supposed to look at the level of control the … Continue reading →

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Settling Your Debts

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Although it is not as fast as bankruptcy, debt settlement can provide a wonderful route for consumers to get rid of their debt without having to pay their creditors in full and avoiding the bankruptcy court.  Debt settlement is when … Continue reading →

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