If you are involved in a relationship and are thinking about filing for divorce or paternity, do your best to keep things civil. If you have children together, you need to remember that all your actions today will affect your children and your relationship with their other parent for the rest of your life. Do not enter into other relationships until after you have finished your legal case. You owe it to your children to take the high road. Most counties in Misosuri will require you to take parenting classes. If you would like an idea of some books that may help you, check out my website at www.lawinkc.com. Also, you can get onto the Jackson or Clay County website(s) and search for parenting classes. Both offices have a lot of great resources for parents who are separating from the child’s other parent or who are facing custody issues. Remember: time outs are not just for children. If you are arguing with the other parent, stop the argument and set a time and date to resume the discussion when things have cooled down. It is a great way to teach your child how to handle conflict too! If you need legal advice, call (816) 781-5905 and ask for Carrie Sue. I take payment plans, credit cards and do all I can do to help make things affordable for you.