No Warrants Needed for Items in Plain View

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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 have been charged with a crime, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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GameStop is Closing Over 150 Stores

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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 a lot of debt and want to speak to someone, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Riding in a Stolen Car

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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.  Simply riding in a vehicle is not enough evidence to convict a person.

If you have legal troubles, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Don’t Hit a Bounty Hunter with Your Car

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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 you have been charged with a crime and need help, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Grandparents and Adoptions

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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

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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 notice by certified mail with return receipt.

If you are trying to relocate your family after a divorce or custody battle, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Missouri Will Collect Child Support for Another State

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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 assist that state in collecting the owed child support.

If you are having child support issues and need assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Things To Do with Your Income Tax Refund

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Each year, around this time, you may be getting a tax refund.  Instead of spending it on a big screen TV or a new IPhone, here are a few other things to spend your refund on:

  1. Start a savings account
  2. Pay down or settle some of your debt
  3. Invest the money into a retirement account
  4. Buy life insurance
  5. Take care of some outstanding legal issues.

If you have any tax problems and would like some help, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Unclaimed Tax Refunds Reaches $1 Billion

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The IRS has recently announced that the amount of unclaimed income tax refunds now totals more than $1 billion.  The IRS estimates that 11,100 people in Kansas are due a refund with the average refund being $746.  The IRS estimates that 22,400 people in Missouri are due a refund with the average refund being $705.

If you need tax assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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J.C. Penney to Close 100 Stores

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J.C. Penney may be shutting down two of its distribution centers and 130 stores as its retails sales continue to decline.

If you are having financial issues, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.hoorfarlaw.com.

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