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The document is Form CAFC211, titled 'Answer to Petition for Child Custody,' used in Missouri's Circuit Court. It requires the respondent to provide personal information, acknowledge the court's jurisdiction, and respond to the allegations made in a child custody petition. The form includes sections for military status, agreement or disagreement with the petition, and certification of service to the other party. It also contains spaces for notarization and attorney information if applicable.

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Can a child refuse to see a parent in Missouri?

In Missouri, you have to be 18 to refuse court mandated visitation in a joint custody arrangement.

What is the new law for child custody in Missouri?

In the 2023 session, the Missouri legislature passed a bill that changed the law regarding child custody. Under the new law that goes into effect August 28, 2023, a divorce court must apply a rebuttable presumption that an award of equal time or approximately equal time is in the childrens best interests.

What not to say during a custody battle?

Disrespectful Language : Avoid using any form of disrespect, such as insults, sarcasm, or derogatory remarks about the judge, the opposing party, or even the legal system. Negative Comments About the Other Parent : Speaking poorly about the other parent can reflect badly on you. Emotional Outbursts

What is the biggest mistake in a custody battle?

The inability of parents to consistently control their emotions, and avoid emotional decision making, is the most common mistake we see in child custody cases. The reason: it is such an easy mistake to make, and so pervasive in all aspects of the case.

What not to say in a custody battle?

Serious neglect is proper grounds for a mother to lose custody. There is no perfect parent standard in the California Family Code. Family law judges understand parenting is an imperfect process.