Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

My significant other just went through a custody battle in Missouri. It was mutual agreed on that they would have joint custody on both his daughters. She would have physical care of the youngest, he would of the older. It was also discussed that she be allowed to move. He agreed to her stipulation that it would be within 50 miles from where he currently resides. The ink isn't even dry on the paperwork, when we found out this weekend that she moved with their daughter to Arkansas and is around 70 miles from his current residence. There was no notification where she was moving to, not to mention that she was moving out of state. Is there any ramifications to this? Thanks


Asked on 9/24/12, 7:42 am

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

From the facts that you provide, it appears that the Mother violated the terms of the Judgment. In these cases it is possibleto file a Motion for Contempt and bring her back into Court. I do not believe that the Judge would look kindly upon her actions. What relief exactly would the Father want? Would obtaining that relief justify the expense of going back to Court? If so, then he might want to consult with his attorney from the custody battle, or at least consult with some attorney.

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Answered on 9/26/12, 4:38 pm


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