Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Are you the legal father of the children? Is there an administrative or judicial determination of paternity? Did you sign an Affidavit of Paternity for each child? Is your name listed as father on the birth certificate of each child? If not, then you may need to file a lawsuit seeking a Court Order determining you to be the legal fatrher. You may also be able to name the Division of Family Services as a Respondent in that lawsuit and seek a Court Order granting you legal and physical custody of the children. In any event, you will need to consult with an attorney. You may contact me for a free telephone consultation if you do not already have an attorney. I have been handling domestic relations matters for over thirty-one years.