Kansas City, Missouri Paternity Lawyers in Jackson County

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Legal Representation for Unmarried Parents in Kansas City, Missouri

When parents are not married, legal uncertainty can arise quickly—particularly when questions surface about parenting time, financial responsibilities, or legal parentage. These concerns often become more urgent if parents separate or are no longer in a stable relationship. At Stange Law Firm, PC, we represent unmarried parents in Kansas City, Missouri who need experienced guidance and clear legal direction.

Unmarried parents frequently must take formal legal steps to define rights and responsibilities involving their children. Without court-recognized arrangements in place, disagreements can escalate and expectations can remain unclear. Our attorneys help clients navigate Missouri law and pursue enforceable solutions designed to bring structure, predictability, and long-term stability.


Areas Where We Assist Unmarried Parents in Kansas City

Unmarried parent cases often involve overlapping legal issues. Our firm regularly represents clients in matters involving:

  • Parenting Time and Visitation
    Assisting parents in establishing structured parenting time and visitation schedules that reflect the child’s needs and comply with Missouri law.

  • Financial Support Matters
    Representing parents in proceedings involving financial responsibilities related to the care and upbringing of a child.

  • Paternity and DNA Testing
    Handling paternity matters, including cases requiring court-ordered DNA testing when parentage is disputed or needs to be legally confirmed.

  • Enforcement and Contempt Proceedings
    Representing parents when parenting time or monetary orders are not being followed and court enforcement becomes necessary.


How Missouri Courts Address Unmarried Parent Issues

In Missouri, courts evaluate parenting time and visitation based on what they determine to be in the best interests of the child. Financial obligations are addressed separately but remain a central component of many paternity and unmarried parent cases. Our attorneys analyze the facts of each case and apply Missouri law to advocate for outcomes that are practical, balanced, and enforceable.

Unmarried fathers often pursue legal action to secure consistent parenting time and formal recognition of their parental role. Unmarried mothers frequently seek clear parenting schedules and dependable financial arrangements. We represent both perspectives and work to ensure that clients understand the process and what to expect at each stage.


Kansas City Attorneys for Paternity and Unmarried Parent Matters

Paternity cases can be emotionally charged and procedurally complex. Stange Law Firm, PC represents unmarried parents throughout Kansas City, Missouri. Our attorneys are familiar with local court practices and guide clients through each step of the process with clarity and diligence.

Each case is handled with careful attention to detail. Clients receive straightforward explanations of the law, realistic expectations, and focused advocacy aimed at protecting parental rights while promoting stability for children.


Contact a Kansas City, Missouri Paternity Attorney

If you are an unmarried parent in Kansas City dealing with parenting time concerns, paternity questions, DNA testing, or financial support issues, Stange Law Firm, PC is prepared to assist.

To schedule a confidential consultation, contact our Kansas City office:

Stange Law Firm, PC – Kansas City Office
📞 816-631-0307
📍 1201 Walnut Street, Suite 975, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

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Compassionate Parenting Time Representation

Our parenting time practice focuses on protecting the wellbeing of children and the rights of parents. We handle issues such as:

Visitation
Often called parenting time, visitation is the amount of time a noncustodial parent spends with his or her child. We can handle a broad spectrum of visitation matters.
Creating a parenting plan
Getting visitation rights means drafting a parenting plan that works. We can help.
Relocation with a child
Courts have continuing jurisdiction over child custody and visitation orders. So, when a parent wants to move, it is usually necessary to get the court's permission first. Failure to do so can put your time with your child in jeopardy.
Enforcement of orders
If a parent fails to follow a child custody order, it may be possible to take him or her to court to enforce the order.
Contempt of court
If you are found to have repeatedly ignored a court order, you may be found in contempt of court.
Modification of orders:
When you need a court order changed, you can work with the experienced attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC.
Custody Issues for Nonmarried Parents
Next to dissolution actions, paternity cases (custody and support cases between unmarried parents) are among the most common cases in domestic relations law.
Parental Rights
Parents are often concerns about their parental rights, especially fathers in certain circumstances.
Family Access Motions
If you are being denied access to your children, you may want to consider a family access motion.
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
If you have jurisdictional issues involving your custody case, you will want an attorney familiar with the UCCJEA.
Custody Evaluations
If you have a complex custody case where psychological issues or abuse may be in play, you might want to consider a child custody evaluation
Hague Convention
If you are dealing with an international child custody dispute, and perhaps child abduction, knowing about the Hague Convention is often critical.
Third-Party Custody
If you are not the biological parents, in certain cases all may not be lost. You might have a right to third party custody in certain situations.
Fertility and Surrogacy
Fertility and surrogacy is a growing area of the law for those who want children.
Transportation
In some custody cases, parties might live far apart. This can result in difficult child custody cases with transportation at issue.
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