Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

If you have custody of the chidl when you fiel for divorce or a custody order, you have automatic custody for a while. This will allow you to have the court formce yoru wife to provide a forwarding address in order for her to get legal custody. You can try to file without having the child in your care, but it may make it tourgher to get what you want. This is a serious matter, You should consult direclty with a family law attorney in your area who can have access to the specific fcts of your particular situation. Many offer a free or low cost initial consultation. Go see one soon.

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