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In Missouri, an advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make their healthcare wishes known in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves. It essentially outlines preferences for medical treatment and names a healthcare agent to make decisions on the individual's behalf when they are incapacitated.  Here's a more detailed explanation: What is an Advance Directive?
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The Missouri Bar has published a brochure that provides valuable information concerning juveniles and the law in Missouri.  This brochure is available by clicking on the pdf document below.  
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We have added a handbook from The Missouri Bar, entitled, "Family Law Resource Guide.”  Within the handbook is a chapter, “Assistance to Parents of Children with Disabilities.” This chapter provides numerous resources that may assist a parent with a disabled child or children. To open the file, click on the link below.  
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When abuse or neglect is suspected, children can be taken into custody and placed in emergency placement until a meeting and court hearing can be held. LSSM has prepared a document that will assist in your understanding of the juvenile court sysytem.  Click on the document below for additional information.
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You are considered an adult in Missouri at 18 years of age.  Under 18 you are considered a minor.  What is the law in Missouri concerning the emancipation of a minor?  Learn when and how minors are treated as adults in Missouri.  Click on the following link:  FindLaw You will be redirected to the FindLaw website.  You may return by clicking on the arrow on the upper left of your computer screen.  
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Are you looking for information concerning labor matters, such as minimum wage, wages, job terminations or job dismissals?  If so, you may find information at:    Missouri Wage and Labor Laws  Also, the link above will take to addition information on the following Missouri Labor Standards at:
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Missouri Homeless Youth Handbook
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Family LawJuvenile Law
Advance Directive: It's Your Right to Decide
In Missouri, an advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make their healthcare wishes known in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves. It essentially outlines preferences for medical treatment and names a healthcare agent to make decisions on the individual's behalf when they are incapacitated.  Here's a more detailed explanation: What is an Advance Directive?
Health CareWills/Estates
Probate Law Resource Guide
Probate & Wills What is a Revocable Living Trust? Joint Tenancy Living Wills and Other Advance Directives Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Revised Anatomical Gift Act Guardians & Conservators Under Missouri Law Click here to download the guide.
Wills/Estates
Is it Legal to…Estate Planning
The Missouri Bar has published a podcast, entitled "Is It Legal to...Estate Planning. Click here to listen to the podcast. If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Missouri Lawyers CornerWills/Estates
Juveniles and the Law in Missouri
The Missouri Bar has published a brochure that provides valuable information concerning juveniles and the law in Missouri.  This brochure is available by clicking on the pdf document below.  
Juvenile Law
Assistance to Parents of Children With Disabilities
We have added a handbook from The Missouri Bar, entitled, "Family Law Resource Guide.”  Within the handbook is a chapter, “Assistance to Parents of Children with Disabilities.” This chapter provides numerous resources that may assist a parent with a disabled child or children. To open the file, click on the link below.  
EducationWills/Estates
Missouri Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Certificates
Missouri Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Certificates - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Senior CitizensWills/Estates
Juvenile Case - A Parent's Guide to the Juvenile Justice System
When abuse or neglect is suspected, children can be taken into custody and placed in emergency placement until a meeting and court hearing can be held. LSSM has prepared a document that will assist in your understanding of the juvenile court sysytem.  Click on the document below for additional information.
Juvenile Law
Emancipation of Minors in Missouri
You are considered an adult in Missouri at 18 years of age.  Under 18 you are considered a minor.  What is the law in Missouri concerning the emancipation of a minor?  Learn when and how minors are treated as adults in Missouri.  Click on the following link:  FindLaw You will be redirected to the FindLaw website.  You may return by clicking on the arrow on the upper left of your computer screen.  
Juvenile Law
Wages, Hours and Dismissal Rights in Missouri
Are you looking for information concerning labor matters, such as minimum wage, wages, job terminations or job dismissals?  If so, you may find information at:    Missouri Wage and Labor Laws  Also, the link above will take to addition information on the following Missouri Labor Standards at:
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