By Susan E. Block In Missouri the adoption laws are all statutory. To determine who can adopt a child you must
By Susan E. Block Child sex abuse is in the headlines: college football coaches, priests, step-parents and siblings. It is everywhere.
By Susan E. Block According to Missouri statutes, a child cannot decide which parent she wants to live with until she
By Susan E. Block In family law cases involving the custody of minor children, a guardian ad litem may be appointed
By Susan E. Block Missouri’s grandparents can only be awarded legal rights of visitation with their grandchildren under the limited provisions
By Susan E. Block When you receive a NOTICE OF INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT CONFERENCE from the Family Court of St. Louis
By Susan E. Block Can a third party get custody or visitation of a child in a divorce or paternity proceeding
By Susan E. Block 1. Talk to your children about boundaries that they should have with others. Be specific as to
By Susan E. Block There are several types of adoptions. The most common one is a step-parent adoption where, for example,
Being abused is a serious matter. You have the greatest chance of success if you have an attorney to advise you on the law and the procedure. That is why we recommend you seek the advice of a St. Louis family law attorney before you file a Petition for Order of Protection under Missouri’s Adult Abuse law