Q: I live in Missouri. The father of my children is petitioning for joint custody. What is the chance I can get sole custoy
He has never met our youngest and has not seen our 4 year old in 2 years. He wants to sign his rights over so he doesn’t have to pay child support. He sent me a text saying if I didn’t let him sign his rights over he was going to go for custody. I’m wondering what the chances our that i can get sole/full custody.
Also if we were to agree on something ourselves can he pull out his petition since we have not gone to court yet?
A: He cannot sign his rights over without someone else to take his place, like a step-parent adoption. However, the two of you can agree to an order for no child support, and no visitation, if that is what you both want. He can also dismiss his petition, if he desires. Talk to an attorney local to you about the process.
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