by MDI Content | May 27, 2026 | Children & Custody, Parental Rights
When a child is born to unmarried parents, the legal relationship between the father and child does not exist automatically. Unlike a child born during a marriage — where Missouri law presumes the husband is the father — a child born outside of marriage has no legal...
by MDI Content | Apr 14, 2026 | Children & Custody
Missouri law (RSMo § 452.410) sets a high bar for modifying custody. Courts will not revisit a custody arrangement simply because one parent is unhappy with the outcome or believes they could provide a marginally better environment. To obtain a modification, the...
by MDI Content | Mar 6, 2026 | Getting Started
When a marriage faces serious challenges, couples in Missouri are often confronted with two primary legal options: Divorce vs Legal Separation in Missouri. Both pathways deal with living apart, but understanding the difference between divorce and legal...
