Child Support Court Appearance

Summary

The user is facing a child support case in Butler County, Missouri. They have no means of transportation to the courthouse and all attempts to reschedule or arrange for a virtual hearing have been unsuccessful. The user has considered signing over parental rights due to inability to see the child and lack of resources. The user is currently a student studying cybersecurity at South University and is seeking employment. They are also struggling with unstable housing.

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It's for ni
Could you please clarify what "ni" refers to in your legal issue?
It's for non support in a different county I have no way to the court housevand they won't reschedule
What is the county and state of the court handling your non-support case?
Butler county and it's in Missouri
What is the specific nature of the non-support case you're dealing with? Is it related to child support, spousal support, or something else?
Child support
What is the current status of your child support case?

In Missouri:
- Child support is determined by the Form * calculation.
- Non-payment can lead to penalties including jail time.
- Legal aid may be available for transportation issues.
It will be the first appearance
What is the date of your first appearance?

In Missouri, it's crucial to attend all court dates. Failure to appear can result in a warrant for your arrest.
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Butler County Courthouse, Missouri:
- Address: * N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO *
- Phone: (*) *-*
- It's important to contact them about your transportation issue.
I did and they said either show up or a warrant will be issued
What options have you explored for transportation to the courthouse?
Family friends but nobody can take me
Have you considered public transportation or contacting local non-profit organizations that might assist with transportation for court appearances?
There is no public transportation to get me there and I have no money
Have you reached out to local legal aid services or social services for assistance with transportation? They may be able to help.
Yes and they all said they can't assist me
Have you considered reaching out to the Missouri Department of Social Services for potential assistance or resources?
Yes and they said the same thing
Have you tried contacting the court to explain your situation and ask for a telephonic or virtual hearing?
Yes and they said show up or they will issue a warrant
Have you consulted with a lawyer about your situation?
That's what I'm tryin to do now
What type of legal assistance are you seeking? Are you looking for advice on how to handle the situation or representation in court?
Any help I can get with my case
What is the name of the other party involved in your child support case?
Maybe even signing my rights over
Could I just sign my rights over I never get to see the kid
What is the reason for not being able to see your child?
The mother
What actions has the mother taken to prevent you from seeing your child?
She moves and she knew I wasn't working or had no way to get to him
What steps have you taken to establish a formal visitation schedule through the court?
None I just don't have the resources
What is the name of the child's mother?
Tequila Jenkins but I've been told she has been married so her last name might have changed
Have you tried to locate Tequila Jenkins through social media or other means to discuss the situation?
Yes and no luck
What is the age of your child?
To be honest idk really I haven't seen him since he was maybe * or *
What is your child's name?
Dylan ****
What is your current employment status?
I'm a student at a online school currently looking for work
What is the name of the online school you are attending?
South University
What is your course of study at South University?
Cyber security
What is your financial situation? Are you able to afford legal representation or are you seeking free or low-cost legal aid?
No I have no money
What is your current living situation? Are you able to provide a stable environment for your child if given the opportunity?
No and I I don't even have a stable place to live
What steps have you taken to find stable housing?
Family friends and but no luck
What is your plan to improve your living situation and financial stability?
That's why I'm taking classes hopefully I can find a job
What type of job are you hoping to find after completing your cybersecurity classes?
Pretty much any thing I can get
Anything
Whatever job I can find
Something dealing with security
What specific roles in security are you interested in?
Being able to help fight against online theft
A specialist
What kind of specialist role are you aiming for in cybersecurity?
Identity theft