Missouri Child Support

In a contested divorce or paternity proceeding, child custody and support are often focal issues. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or child support, the court may order either or both parents owing a duty of support to a child of the...

Grandparent Visitation Rights in Missouri

A common question is “do grandparents have visitation rights in Missouri?” The answer is yes. Missouri law authorizes “reasonable visitation rights to the grandparents of the child” under the appropriate circumstances. Missouri’s grandparent visitation statute...

How to change your name

A person may wish to change his or her name for many reasons. The State of Missouri is not concerned with your reason, as long as you are not attempting to defraud others. Here are the three steps to changing your name in Missouri: First, a petition must be filed in...

How does a tax sale work?

You can find great investment properties at tax sales. What is a tax sale? How does a tax sale work? Keep reading for an introduction to the basics of tax sales. County collectors are required to collect delinquent property taxes. In addition to county taxes, county...

How do I evict a tenant?

The eviction of a tenant is one of the most common legal proceedings. The attorneys at the Paul Law Firm understand that your priority as a landlord is to reclaim and relet the premises as quickly as possible. Here are the five steps in evicting a tenant: The first...