Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

I am going through a divorce. As it currently stands, we were mutually agreeing to joint custody of our daughter and I would be paying x amount of dollars child support. Now however, my wife decides that she wants to move states away WITH our daughter, and says that if I contest this, I will have to not only pay child support, but alimony on top of it, and she will bring up alleged affairs. While she's already getting everything anyway, as far as assets and property, what are my options in this? We were hoping to go through mediation, but at this point, I'm not sure that is going to be possible. I can't let her take my daughter. I need your advice.

Thank you.


Asked on 3/16/10, 1:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

I would hope that you have an attorney representing you in the dissolution of marriage. If so, you should consult with your attorney. If not, and if it is not too late, you need to hire an attorney. It certainly seems from the information that you post that your wife is manipulating the situation or intimidating you or attempting to do so. It may be possible to settle things by coming up with a parenting plan that will allow the relocation but will also protect your relationship with your daughter.

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Answered on 3/21/10, 8:33 pm


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