Q: I have full sole & physical custody of all 5 of my children, my fiance wants to get guardianship what do I need to do?
The non-custodial father isn't in my children lives! I have a no contact order against my childrens biological father in the state of Mo. I would like to give my fiance guardianship so he maybe able to deal with medical & school issues, also my children want my fiance last name, what do I need to do to get these changes made in the state of Missouri or can I?
A: Your fiance can't get guardianship if you, the current guardian, are still functioning and caring for the children. It sounds like what you really need is a step-parent adoption. You will have to be married for six months before he is eligible to adopt your children. Once you have been married for six months, then talk to an adoption attorney local to you about assisting you through the process.
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