Tag Archives: Missouri

Pension Plans are Going Broke

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The Washington Examiner has estimated that 114 multi-employer pension plans, involving 1.3 million people, are underfunded.  This means that the amount of money in the pension plan is less than the amount that the plan should have. If you are … Continue reading →

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Connecticut is Drowning in Debt

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

The state of Connecticut may be looking at huge spending cute to education and other spending areas unless they can offload some debt.  Currently, the state faces a $3.5 billion deficit over the next two years. If you are drowning … 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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Setting Aside Missouri Default Judgments

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In order to set aside a default judgment in Missouri, you must petition the court within one year of the judgment being entered.  In addition, you must show the court that you have a good defense and a valid defense.  … Continue reading →

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Refusing a Drunk Driving Test

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Refusing to take a breathalyzer in order to determine if you have been driving under the influence is reason for Missouri to take your license away for one year.  It does not matter what your reasoning is behind the refusal.  … Continue reading →

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Construction May Not Be Tax-Exempt

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

A Missouri construction company was not allowed to make tax-exempt purchases of materials for concrete walls that they used on construction sites. The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that in order to make tax-exempt purchases, the materials purchased must be … Continue reading →

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Small Claims FAQs

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Here are a few little-known facts about small claims court: Claims are limited to $5,000 or less; Attorneys can be used, but are not required; You must serve the paperwork on the person you are suing; There is usually a … Continue reading →

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Little Known Facts about Leasing

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

1. It is illegal for a landlord to shut off your utilities unless it is for health and safety reasons. 2. Landlords can double the rent if you let someone else take over the lease without their permission. 3. Missouri … Continue reading →

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Falling on Ice

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri courts have said that a person or business does not have a duty to remove snow or ice that accumulates naturally and that is open enough for the community to be aware of it. If you have fallen on … Continue reading →

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Guns and Felons

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri has stated that any firearm owned by a felon, even if the gun does not work and does not function, is a violation of law. If you are a felon who has been charged with owning a firearm, contact … Continue reading →

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