Springfield, MO asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Missouri

Q: My 17 year old daughter has chosen to live with me instead of her mother. How do I go about custody and child support

her mother has full custody and I pay child support. i want to change this in the court system and so does my daughter

1 Lawyer Answer
Kristen Thurmond
Kristen Thurmond
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Licensed in Missouri

A: The sooner you file, the sooner you can get child support stopped. Contact a local attorney right away or at the very least file something soon by using the self represent paperwork on the Missouri Courts website.

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