Tag Archives: Parenting Plan

Making a Child’s Health Decisions

Missouri courts have authority to allow one parent to make all of the healthcare decisions for a child.  If you are unable to agree on a parenting plan, a court will make one for you. If you are in a … Continue reading

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Your Parenting Plan Must Address Holidays

Missouri law requires that every parenting plan address holidays and other special occasions.  If your parenting plan does not address holidays, your parenting plan is in violation of Missouri law and may need to be redone. If you need assistance … Continue reading

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Getting a Valid Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is a plan that two parents must follow when they have a custody agreement for their child.  The plan sets forth the dates and times that each parent gets to spend with their child.  Missouri law requires … Continue reading

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Making Sure You Have a Valid Parenting Plan

  Missouri law requires that every parenting plan involving school-aged children to address school holidays. Parenting plans also must involve a dispute resolution provision to resolve any disputes between the parents.  If you have a parenting plan that does not … Continue reading

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Child custody judgment set aside because custody routine the parties had used pendent lite led the father to believe a judgment consistent with that schedule would be entered. Lewis v. Lewis, No. 31663

This was an action for dissolution of marriage in which a default was taken against the Father. He sought to have the judgment set aside, but the trial court denied his request. The Parenting Plan entered gave the parties joint … Continue reading

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