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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Kansas on
Q: If my ex moves to Arkansas where I live, shouldn’t the support order end for Missouri?

My ex girlfriend filed for support in Missouri. Before the case was ordered, she moved here to Arkansas so my son could be closer to me. Shouldn’t that end the support order in Missouri?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 5, 2023

No. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, if Missouri had jurisdiction when the case began, it continues to have jurisdiction until a final order is entered.

Once a final order is entered, under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution, any other state must give...
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Q: I had a 28 over speed limit ticket in 25 mph zone with court appearance. Will I go to jail?

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answered on Feb 5, 2023

The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... Read more »

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Q: I got a ticket for driving 28 over speed limit in 25 mph zone. I know it can be a jail time . How likely that to happen?

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answered on Feb 5, 2023

The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... Read more »

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Q: Grandmother had a reverse mortgage on her house.  She passed away.  House is on Sheriff's Sale list.  What can be done?

Grandmother's property is in Camden County, NJ. Mortgage company entered a complaint in April 2022 that went unanswered because notification was NOT sent to the executor of the estate. Property is now in foreclosure scheduled for Sheriff's sale this week. The complaint, request for... Read more »

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answered on Feb 5, 2023

It is very important that you immediately speak to an attorney to take the appropriate action to protect your interests. From your description from the matter, it appears that there may have been serious procedural errors committed.

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Q: Hi I just moved to Kentucky and was wondering about the conceal carry laws. My license and address lead back to Florida

I was wondering if I can conceal carry a firearm here in Kentucky without a ccw and as a non resident of Kentucky. Im only going to be living in Kentucky for about 6 months

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 5, 2023

If you have a ccdw license from Florida, Kentucky will give full faith snd credit to it and you can use it here.

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