My legal rights

As the father you have legal rights and obligations. I suggest you file a paternity action. This will give you a judicial determination of custody...

Father has joint custody keeps child during school year. Mother moved to another state has child in summer. ???

The father has to inform the mother of his intent to move. The statute gives very specific instructions on how to do this. At that point the...

My daughters father has a three year old son an his sons mother does not want him to see his son an wants him to sign his rights

Although he is on the birth certificate, it would be best for him to file a Paternity Action for the court to judicially determine he is the...

I agreed in court for my mom and stepdad to be Co gaurdians of my 3 boys how can I get them back home with me now?

Guardianship does not terminate parental rights. You can file a motion to terminate the guardianship and the court will have a hearing to decide if...

You will need to file for legal guardianship in probate court. I suggest you hire an attorney who practices in family law as we are familiar with...

I have a question. A couple of years ago. My girlfriend went to court for a child custody hearing. Didnt have money for lawyer.

If this is a case in St. Louis County Juvenile Court she can ask the court to give her a court appointed attorney. She would need to file...

I am going to jail very soon and want to give temp custody to my grandmother however my mom has my 2 yr and wont give him back?

You may consider giving your grandmother Guardianship of your boys while you are away. Once you get out you can terminate the Guardianship. I...

I was never married to my sons father, can he abandoned him 10 years ago, can i get sole custody?

I suggest you contact a lawyer familiar with family law as soon as possible. You will need to file the appropriate petition and it sometimes takes...

I am a legal guardian of my boyfriend's niece. How can I adopt her? Many people say I can't bc I am not married.

You can certainly file a petition for adoption. From the brief statement you made it appears that you have a good case to be granted the adoption....

Just had a baby Jurisdiction question?.

If the child is a resident of Missouri you can file for child support here.