Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

grandparents custody ?

If there are unfit parents, ie, possible drug users, with parental fighting and arguing around children, causing stress and potential long term behavorial problems for children, can grandparents get custody of kids. There has been no child abuse, except being around the fighting?


Asked on 1/04/07, 5:02 pm

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

Re: grandparents custody ?

Yes, there is a statute that provides for the situation you describe, and it is possible for a grandparent to be awarded custody of a child. In fact, I have accomplished this in a similar situation in St.Louis County not long ago. You definitely need to consult with an attorney, You should be warned that this type of case can be expensive and there are no guarantees of success. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/04/07, 11:32 pm


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