Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Judge had been indicating that I had a basis for counter claim without problem, but stated I had put too much information in my amended pleadings (my first responsive pleadings did not state Counterclaim to ensure that I was making counterclaim). Then he ended up later dismissing without prejudice my amended pleadings...from what could gather it was mistakes in my form of pleading..best I could gather, as would not give me specific reasons. I redid the pleading and have refiled, but I just get the feeling that they do not want me to have a counterclaim, but it just may be communication issue. Judge seems to get very specific on words but then but then be very vague in his choices of words, so very confusing to a non attorney. I laid out the Missouri statute that applies and have noted that mother did three things wrong 1. Not supplying child's prescription medicines (I had to call in state to advise her to provide the meds 2. Not being cooperative in physical and legal custody matters. 3. Continuing to use son's prior name in legal matters over the years (he was born out of wedlock and court order was made to change. I have asked as recovery for child support abatement and whatever the court deems... what have I done wrong in my format?


Asked on 1/15/13, 10:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Crafting and drafting an effective counterclaim can be tough. It sounds like your situation is too complicated for one to do without an attorney. Take the documentation that supports your claim and go meet directly with a civil practice attorney in your area.

Good luck

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Answered on 1/18/13, 6:08 am


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