Tag Archives: Modifying Child Custody

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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Fighting the Presumption for the Mother

Missouri statutes presume an award of custody in favor of a child’s mother.  However, a person can overcome this favoritism towards the mother by showing that they are a better parent for the child.  If you are facing a custody … Continue reading

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Modifying Child Custody

In Missouri, in order to apply for a change in your custody arrangement of a child, you must be able to show that there was a substantial change in circumstances. Recently, a Missouri court ruled that a substantial change in … Continue reading

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