Tag Archives: Family Law

When Do Child Support Modifications Take Effect

An order modifying a child support order is only retroactive to the date the prevailing party made the request. This means that a child support order can only modify child support up to when the modification request was made.  Any … Continue reading

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Don’t Take My Kids

Everyone’s main priority, including the State’s, is always to make sure that children are in a safe environment. In Missouri, courts are allowed to assume authority over a child if there is evidence of neglect concerning the child’s needs and … Continue reading

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Follow Your Family Plan

It was recently found that a violation of a custody, visitation, or support order can be cause to incur a penalty. Since this type of violation can be refuted by a good cause defense, the fine is not pre-set. The … Continue reading

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My Child Support is How Much?!

When a maintenance or child support obligation is made, the court must look at all of the financial resources of the party. Once your monthly payment is established, you might think you’re forever stuck with that number. However, statute requires … Continue reading

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Abandoning Your Children

Missouri law allows the termination of a parent’s rights if the parent abandons the child for at least six (6) months.  When determining whether a parent’s rights should be terminated, all of the relevant facts and circumstances should be looked … Continue reading

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Appealing Child Support

Temporary child support orders are not subject to appeal, even if they are labeled a judgment.  If you are facing a child support award that you are unhappy with, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Divorce and Property Division

When property and debts are divided in a divorce proceeding by the court, the court’s decision cannot be modified.  The only way the property and debt division can be re-considered is if a debt was forgotten in the original division.  … Continue reading

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Picking a State to Determine Custody

Missouri law states that only the courts of the home state can determine custody arrangements.  If you are facing a custody battle and you need assistance determining your home state or assistance in court, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or … Continue reading

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Going to Jail for Child Support

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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What is Considered when Determining Child Support and Alimony?

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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