If you have no court order for custody, you each have equal rights to the children. So you may move with them, but she may also come and reclaim them. Talk to an attorney local to you about getting a legal separation with temporary custody.

You will need to seek guardianship over the child. Some counties will have forms for child guardianship on their websites, but it is best to talk to an attorney local to you to assist you,

Until she is 18, she does not have a legal right to leave against your wishes. That being said, even if she were 18, she would only have a legal claim to her clothing and toiletries, items she purchased, or items that were given to her as a gift. She would not be able to take furniture or bedding... View More

If father wants parenting time, he needs a court order that establishes a parenting plan in Missouri. Only the father can petition for it. Mother is not obligated to send a child to another state if nothing has been ordered. It is not clear who you are referring to as "we" in your... View More

If you don't currently have a court order for custody and visitation, then she can deny you time when ever she wants. You should talk to an attorney local to you as soon as possible about seeking a Paternity action or a Declaration of Paternal Rights, so your time with your son is enforceable... View More

It would all depend on whether or not she is permanently unable to care for the child or if she will be able to make a sufficient recovery. If she is permanently unable to care for your son, then you have grounds for a modification, however if she is simply ill temporarily, then the court is... View More

Your daughter cannot make the decision to not go; however if the week was an extra visitation and not part of the custody agreement, then you can deny the time on her behalf.

You have to ask the judge for a higher level of security, and you will need a very good reason for it.

No, they don't have to acknowledge it. Power of Attorney is a private decision someone makes to allow another person short-term decision making authority over their legal affairs. In order for a parent to grant a third party temporary custody over a child, they need to appoint a guardian... View More

Signing the birth certificate will not assign you legal rights over the baby. In order to assert you legal rights, you will need to seek a paternity action, or a Petition for the Declaration of Paternity. Talk to a family attorney local to you about your circumstances.

So long as your rights were not officially terminated, then yes you would still have rights to your son. However, you must follow the contact schedule put in place by the court. It is unlikely that your rights were terminated, as you state that your child is living with his father, and the court... View More

If the opposing counsel won't communicate with you, you could send a draft notice of hearing and state that you will file it if you don't hear back within X days.

You didn't finish your question. You file a motion by drafting and filing it. Better yet, if you can afford to hire an attorney, hire an attorney to do it right. If you were asking where to find a form, Missouri state court websites generally have forms. I'm not sure if there is a... View More

You will need to file a motion for family access, requesting the courts to make him follow the ordered parenting plan.

It is unclear if you step-son is living with his mother or with his grandmother. If the child is living with his mother already, then you have no rights the child. If the child is living with the paternal grandmother of unwed parents, then only the mother has rights to the child without a court... View More

That's too general a question to answer. You prevail in court by convincing the judge you are right. If you hire an attorney you will increase your chance of success.

No, if he tries to move away without your permission, then you can call the police and have him brought home or detained in juvenile as a runaway.

Until you are 18, then you will be considered a runaway if you try to leave home; your mother can call the police and have you placed in juvenile detention. You will have to have your friend seek guardianship and quickly if you want to move out.

This is not as easy of a question to answer as it sounds. The Form 14 is one page, however there a is a 40-page document that accompanies this form titled "DIRECTIONS, COMMENTS FOR USE AND EXAMPLES FOR COMPLETION OF FORM NO. 14". There are also relevant cases in Missouri that specifically... View More

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... View More