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Types of Student Loans

There are generally five (5) types of student loans available to students and parents in order to help pay for college: Subsidized Stafford Loans – A government loan, usually has the lowest interest rate, but borrowers must meet strict income … Continue reading

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No Lawyer = No Good Outcome

When charged with a crime, a person has the right to counsel.  However, that person can also waive their right to an attorney and proceed as their own attorney.  But acting as your own attorney can be dangerous because the … Continue reading

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Car Accident Assault

A Missouri court has convicted a person of assault because they reversed their car out of a parking lot too fast and ran over someone’s foot.  If the injury is considered serious, then the assault charge elevates to second degree … Continue reading

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Property Division in a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, part of the process involves splitting up the marital property.  Marital property is anything you and your spouse owned, including accrued benefits, while you were married.  Once you are divorced and your property … Continue reading

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Bankruptcies are Down, but Repeat Filers are Up

In a recent 2014 bankruptcy report, it was determined that the number of bankruptcies filed in 2014 were lower than the number filed in 2013.  However, there were more repeat bankruptcy filers in 2014 than 2013. The report also stated … Continue reading

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Missouri Offers Tax Amnesty Period

Missouri has allowed a tax amnesty for any penalties and interest for taxes accrued before January 1, 2015 as long as the past-due taxes are paid between September 1 and November 30.  The tax amnesty applies to income taxes, use … Continue reading

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Appealing Your Court Decision

In Missouri, you have ten (10) days from when a judgment becomes final in order to file an appeal with an Missouri appellate court. Usually a judgment becomes final within thirty (30) days from when the Judge issues their order. … Continue reading

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DUI without DUI Test

Missouri courts have ruled that a law enforcement officer can charge a driver with a DUI or a DWI without subjecting the driver to field sobriety tests. A field sobriety test is when the law enforcement officer tests the ability … Continue reading

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Corporations Need Court Representation by Attorneys

Corporations Need Court Representation by Attorneys The Kansas Supreme Court has recognized only four (4) categories of individuals who may appear in court: Kansas-licensed Attorneys; and Law School Graduates with a Temporary Permit to Practice Law; and 3. Legal Interns; … Continue reading

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When a Guardian Ad Litem is Needed

Missouri law requires that a Guardian Ad Litem be appointed to represent the children in a family law case when there are allegations of child abuse or child neglect. Without an allegation of abuse or neglect, a Guardian Ad Litem … Continue reading

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