Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

I have two children and their father pays child support. He is not an active parent in my kids life, but chooses when he wants to be involved. Anytime he asks to see our children, I always grant it because I do not want to ever keep them from seeing their father. But now he is wanting joint custody. Can he be awarded joint custody if he has not been involved in their lives since they were born and only sees them a couple times a year? Also if I already allow for him to see the children why would joint custody be necessary?


Asked on 8/10/16, 5:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Joint custody is presumed under Missouri law to be in the best interest of the children. The facts that you mention would be matters of evidence. You need to hire an attorney. What is more important in life than the future of your children? Contact me at 314-727-2822 for a free telephone consultation. I have successfully handled hundreds of these cases over the last 38 years.

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Answered on 8/10/16, 6:34 pm
Mel Franke Mel G. Franke, Attorney at Law

You must meet with an experienced family law attorney so to protect your children.

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Answered on 8/15/16, 7:55 am


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