St. Louis Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

Determinations of child custody can be bitterly fought in family courts throughout the US, and many parents struggle to cope with custody orders they believe to be unfair or one-sided. Unfortunately, it’s also possible for parents to handle their custody obligations effectively for quite a while, only for unexpected issues to arise, compelling the parents back to family court to resolve them. One of the most commonly reported issues is relocation. A parent may wish to relocate to move closer to extended relatives, pursue a new career, or enable their child to attend better schools. When a parent has a

Child custody disputes are some of the most vehemently contested cases to unfold in the family court system. When married parents divorce or unmarried parents decide to establish legal custody terms for their children, these legal proceedings can be incredibly challenging for any parent to endure. For some parents, losing time with their kids is hard to imagine, and they have trouble recognizing that their co-parents have the same rights they do. Many child custody determinations in the United States end with joint custody resolutions. In some measure, both of the child’s parents have access to the child, and the

Adoption is a beautiful process that can bring a mixed family closer together and provide an adopted child with the same legal protections and rights as a biological child. However, suppose you are a stepparent willing to adopt your stepchild. In that case, it’s crucial to understand what adoption entails, what to expect from the process, and the full scope of the responsibilities you would be assuming if your adoption is approved. Requirements for Adoption The most crucial prerequisite for adoption is that the biological parent to be replaced by the adoptive parent must not have any claim to parental