Category Archives: Child Custody
When Parents Cannot Agree on a School: What Happens in Missouri Custody Cases
Public or private. Neighborhood school or a specialized program across town. For divorced or separated parents, these decisions used to be simple household choices. Now they can become a source of real conflict. So what happens when co-parents cannot agree on where their child should go to school? The answer depends largely on the… Read More »
When Moving Day Meets Custody Day: What Missouri Parents Must Know Before Relocating
You found a better job in another city. Or a new partner in another state. Or maybe you just want a fresh start somewhere with lower rent and better schools. Whatever the reason, if you share custody of a child, packing the moving truck is not as simple as it used to be. So… Read More »
Moving On, Legally: What Missouri Parents Must Do Before Relocating With a Child
Life does not pause just because a custody order exists. Jobs relocate, families remarry, and sometimes the best opportunity for a parent sits three states away. So what happens when a parent with an existing Missouri custody arrangement wants to move? Can you simply pack the moving truck and go? Not quite. Missouri law… Read More »
Can Teenagers Choose Which Parent to Live With in Missouri?
If your family is going through a divorce or custody dispute, you may be wondering whether your teenager has any say in where they live. It’s one of the most common questions parents, and teenagers, ask. The short answer is: a teen’s preference matters, but it doesn’t control the outcome. Missouri courts have the… Read More »
How to Deal with a Co-Parenting Gopher
If your divorce has led to parenting struggles, you’re not alone. Plenty of couples have trouble navigating the new realities of parenting from two separate homes. Sure, both parents love their kids. But pain, ego, inexperience, and new challenges all factor into the success of the endeavor that used to be pretty simple. Having… Read More »
Child Custody Evaluations
If you have been ordered to participate in a child custody evaluation, you are no doubt worried about how an evaluator will react to you. The stakes are high; understanding the process and doing your best to prepare will ease your mind and help you to make the best impression possible. Why has an… Read More »
Is Split Custody Worth Your Consideration?
When parents divorce, there are many factors that must be weighed in determining custody and visitation expectations. The courts lean toward shared custody agreements that allow for maximum time with each parent, but there are situations in which that’s just not practical. Many couples settle on one parent to hold primary custody, with extensive… Read More »
Are You an Invisible Dad– Unrecognized by the World?
Times are changing, and that is very good news for fathers when it comes to child custody in a divorce. For years, women were presumed to be the “better” parent, and dads felt pretty lucky to see their children every other weekend and maybe one other night a week. But nowadays there are plenty… Read More »
Custody Battles Against a Narcissist
If you are divorcing a narcissist, you will likely experience complications throughout the divorce process. Nowhere will those difficulties be more exasperating than when approaching the issue of child custody. That’s when you will be glad you’ve employed the services of an experienced and no-nonsense divorce attorney. What You’ll Be Dealing With You’re probably… Read More »
Child Order of Protection
Are you concerned about the welfare of your child, when spending time with a former spouse? In Missouri, laws are on the books to provide temporary protective custody for minor children in certain situations. It may be that the situation that is causing you angst could fit the bill. Emergency Custody To be clear,… Read More »
