If the only setting is an actual trial date, unless an agreement is reached by you and the other party before then, the Judge will make a decision...

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He can't force you but he can easily petition the court to have his name added.

Will the state of Missouri drug test at random ,my grandaugher, age 24, who is the mother of a 16mo old baby?

If there is an open juvenile case; they likely will continue to drug test her, unless she doesn't participate in services. In that case, they...

Notarized guardianship paper for adoption but haven't been to court! In state of Missouri

You can't sign a consent to terminate your rights on a child that has not been born. In fact, you are not even allowed to sign a consent until 48...

You need to hire an attorney who can file for custody orders. Then you and the mother will have rights specifically spelled out in an enforceable...

Will I be hindered in a custody case because I work nights?

There are a variety of factors the court will consider. It is important to remember though, that the parents have priority. So if the father is...

The judge has ordered no contact between my husband and I

What type of case was this ordered in?

These matters are, by juvenile court standards, very old. The issues you are referring to are more than 10 years old and the description lacks...

There are several factors the court looks at. First and foremost, did you give the required notice. Regardless of whether or not it was...

How to obtain guardianship/adopt?

Ideally, getting the consent of the birth parents will make the process far easier. However, if they refuse to consent; you can obtain a...