Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

My sons name is on my grandsons birth certificate and he is not the biological father. We want custody of my grandson. The biological father is dead. The mother wants her mother to raise the child. What can we do?


Asked on 5/19/11, 12:06 pm

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

Since your son's name is on the birth certificate, he is presumed to be the legal father of the child. If the mother has denied you access to the child for 90 days, then you could file a Petition with the circuit court seeking custody. Or you may be able to do so if the mother is unable, unwilling or unfit to have custody herself. Please consult with an attorney in your area.

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Answered on 5/24/11, 7:07 pm


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