Just an update Soc, no questions!! Heh

[MissouriGal]

I went Friday to the Circuit Clerk's office to register my Georgia decree here in Missouri.

They had NO CLUE what I was talking about!! I had to show the clerk the statutes in his book! Then, he called the judge and talked to him about it... they were on the phone for 10 minutes or so discussing what to do. The clerk didn't know anything about a "registry" that they were supposed to be keeping (according to the statute), nor had they ever had anyone register a foreign decree before... apparently it's not a popular thing to do in my neck of the woods because he called a couple of other clerks in surrounding circuits, and they didn't know about it either. The clerk in my circuit, nor the other 2 women in the office had never heard of these statutes (RSMo 452.510 and 452.515). He asked me what MY interpretation of the statutes were! LOL

Finally... him and the judge agreed about registering my decree. I now have a Missouri case number. I also asked for in forma pauperis status and filled out the paperwork for that. I have to go to court on the 8th, and the judge will decide whether to grant it or not. If he does, then I can file my modification that same day with the clerk, and the case will commence.

On my way out, I did thank him for his time because it took a while to get everything straightened out. His reply....? "And thank YOU for educating us on the Missouri Statutes!"

I can tell right now.... this is gonna be a fun ride.

NOT!  LOL

[socrateaser]