Hi my granddaughter has lived with me all her life 5 1/2 yrs her mother is a heroin user and has overdosed while in care of her

If both mother and father agree, you can get custody relatively easily through a consent guardianship. However, if either or both refuses to...

Missouri law does not recognize any stepparent rights to a child after a divorce from the biological parent. However, there have been instances...

How can I see my grandchild that the mother is now stating she did not carry to term:?

The father of this child will have to take the mother to court and ask for DNA testing to establish that he is the biological father of the child. ...

If the parents have joint legal and physical custody of the children then both parents are obligated to comply with the relocation statute. If the...

Can my children’s father just take our kids?

You need to immediately schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the child...

You should schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the minor child resides. If...

I need an attorney but can't afford the huge upfront fee. Can anyone help me?

There are some agencies throughout the state that offer free legal assistance in family law matters to qualified individuals. Not all of them are...

Your husband need to immediately schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the...

Your brother needs to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who regularly practices in the county where the original...

A notarized document will not prevent the biological father from requesting custody of his child should something happen to you. If signed by...