Asked in Child Custody and Criminal Law for Missouri

Q: Can my ex have custody papers served to me if I take him to court for no trespassing?

My ex has said he’s trying to serve me custody papers but I haven’t seen any papers. He recently had trespassed on my dads property, he’s terminally ill and doesn’t want him around and nor do I as I feel he is stalking me. Can my ex have child custody papers served if I take him to court for no trespassing?

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Lydia Seifner
Lydia Seifner
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Springfield, MO
  • Licensed in Missouri

A: It's a little unclear if you are asking if you can be served at all, or if you can be served at court? The answer is yes to both. He cannot serve you directly, so even if you get an injunctive order against him to keep him off of your property, he can still have you served via a sheriff or process server. The process server, does not have to serve you on your property, you can also be served at the courthouse while at court for a different action, such as taking him to court for trespassing.

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