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Children rarely have a voice in divorce and child custody issues, and yet they are the ones most likely to suffer lifelong emotional trauma from the decisions you make today.
At the Tyler Law Office, we keep your children’s best interest at the forefront of all divorce, child custody, and child support actions. When both parties focus on the security and emotional well-being of their children, they are often able to work together more productively to reach custody and visitation agreements.
Of course, it’s not always easy. There are times when a former partner is disrespectful, unreasonable, and simply won’t budge in negotiations. That is when you need a lawyer who will be tough in negotiations and in court. Family law attorney Kimberly Tyler is a former circuit court judge who is not afraid to take a tough case to family court.
Contact the Tyler Law Office for help with any family law issue:
If you have been named as the father of a child in a paternity suit, it’s extremely important that you take the time to respond to that charge. Once the court establishes you as the father, you will always be the father (regardless of DNA evidence otherwise). Don’t consent if you don’t know. It’s very easy to determine parentage and we can help you do that.
A paternity suit settles more than simply who is the father of a child. It is also the court process for getting child support and establishing visitation for couples who were never married. If you want child support for your child, you must bring a paternity suit in Missouri family law court.
Missouri family law statutes require that a custodial parent notify the other parent 30 days before any move, even if you’re only moving across town. There are specific requirements for what constitutes notification and the other parent may object to the court. However, if you can document why the move is in the best interests of the child, your move will likely be approved. Ask our attorney if you have questions about relocating. We can help you prepare the proper paperwork.
Many people do not realize that Missouri state child support guidelines are just that—guidelines that a judge will use to reach a decision regarding the amount of child support that must be paid. If there is a reason why child support should be more or less than the guidelines suggest, a case can be made to the judge to deviate from those guidelines.
If your child support has been set by child support enforcement, however, they will not deviate from state guidelines. It is best to take your case to family court. Contact our Missouri family law office if you have questions about Form 14 or how to figure your Missouri child support payments.
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