Cases involving parenting time, child custody, and visitation rights are frequently highly sensitive and challenging. Our family law attorney and staff represent clients who have questions about their parental rights, or who may be striving to protect their children in a visitation dispute. Shuler Law Firm, LLC understands the laws that affect your parenting schedule. We're here to provide support and to represent your family in a case involving visitation rights, including post-judgment modifications.
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Visitation laws in Missouri govern the access and time that a non-custodial parent gets to spend with his or her child. Visitation laws go hand-in-hand with parenting schedules as a divorced couple schedules the time the parent without physical custody gets to spend with the child.
In Missouri, grandparents have a legal right to request reasonable visitation with their grandchildren. This right only applies to biological grandparents according to Missouri Statues 452.402 and 452.403.
Some reasonable visitations may include:
A divorce where a parent refuses to allow a grandparent access to his or her grandchildren
If one parent is deceased and the surviving parent denies visitation to the grandparents on the deceased parent's side
If the child lived with his or her grandparent for six months or more
The relationship between a grandchild and a grandparent is valuable, and it is important to defend its integrity. Always seek the guidance of an experienced family law attorney's guidance in such matters.
No. A parent's right to visitation as ordered by the court cannot be suspended at will by the other parent. Additionally, the parent paying child support cannot withhold payments if visitation is withheld.
A parenting schedule is simply a formal document that organizes your visitation and custody arrangement.
In a divorce, these arrangements can be difficult to make. A Springfield divorce lawyer can provide you with support and represent you effectively.
You may also seek mediation or arbitration in a visitation case in order to avoid court and foster respect for family bonds during this process. Ask our Springfield family law attorney about these and other options available to you.
At Shuler Law Firm, LLC, we understand how tough it can be for Springfield families to deal with visitation disputes. Local resources, like the Greene County Family Court, offer essential information and guidance to help families better understand Missouri visitation laws and work toward solutions that benefit everyone involved.
For many in our community, maintaining family connections is difficult, especially in cases of divorce or where one parent is no longer present. Grandparents, in particular, often find themselves struggling to preserve their relationships with grandchildren. At Shuler Law Firm, LLC, we are committed to helping families through these turbulent times. With a compassionate approach tailored to your specific needs, our firm provides clear guidance to protect your visitation rights.
We also encourage families to explore mediation as an effective way to resolve disputes. Mediation, supported by community resources, promotes open communication and reduces conflict, enabling families to reach agreements without prolonged legal battles. This approach helps preserve relationships while giving everyone a voice in the process. Springfield is home to multiple mediation services that can help foster respectful dialogue, keeping the focus on what truly matters: your family’s well-being.
Shuler Law Firm, LLC is proud to support Springfield families navigating these emotional legal challenges. Together, we can work toward fair and meaningful solutions that keep families connected.
Begin today with a free initial phone consultation when you call Shuler Law Firm, LLC in Springfield, MO at (417) 288-4433!