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The Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) provides forms for self-representation with a family law matter.
Missouri RSMO 452.377.  Relocation of child by parent for more than ninety days, required procedure — violation, effect — notice of relocation of parent, required procedure. —
The Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) has developed a handbook entitled, "In Your Child's Best Interest, A Handbook for Separating/Divorcing Parents."  If you plan to represent yourself in a family law matter (divorce, modification
If you are a grandparent raising grandchildren, you are not alone:  5.8 million U.S.
LSSM has prepared a document that will provide you crucial information if you are being denied court-ordered custody or visitation.  Click on the document below to learn more.
"Know Your Rights"  when dealing with non-marital custody.  Click on the document below for more information.
Missouri has laws about changing the permanent residence of your children after a divorce or custody matter is final. If you do not follow these laws, you may risk losing custody or visitation rights.
This is a guide book published with funding from the Missouri Long-Term Ombudsman Program – Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.  To view, click on the pdf document below.