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Alternatives to OurFamilyWizard for Missouri Custody Planning
OurFamilyWizard costs $110–$300/year per parent and is built for post-decree tracking. Here are alternatives for Missouri parents who need custody pla…
Best Missouri Custody Planning Tool for Parents Filing Without a Lawyer
Comparing custody planning tools for pro se Missouri parents — free court forms, document services, co-parenting apps, and structured planning guides …
Best Custody Tool for Missouri Unmarried Fathers Establishing Paternity
Missouri unmarried fathers have no default custody rights until paternity is established. Here's which planning tool helps you navigate the legal step…
Best Interests of the Child in Missouri Custody Cases
The nine best-interest factors Missouri judges use to decide custody — what RSMo § 452.375.2 requires and how to prepare evidence for each factor.
Custody Evaluations and Guardian ad Litem in Missouri
When Missouri judges need more information, they order custody evaluations or appoint a Guardian ad Litem. Learn what to expect, what it costs, and ho…
Missouri Custody Planning Guide vs Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Comparing a self-guided custody planning workbook against hiring a Missouri family law attorney — costs, coverage, and who benefits most from each app…
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Missouri
Domestic violence restructures Missouri custody decisions. Learn how protective orders affect parenting time, the 50/50 presumption override, and safe…
Drug Testing in Missouri Custody Cases
Missouri courts can order drug testing when substance abuse affects parenting. Learn when testing is ordered, what types are used, and how results aff…
Enforcing a Custody Order in Missouri: Contempt and Remedies
When a co-parent violates your Missouri custody order, you have legal remedies. Learn how to file a contempt motion, document violations, and protect …
Missouri's Equal Parenting Presumption: Senate Bill 35 and SB 1026 Explained
Missouri's rebuttable 50/50 custody presumption (SB 35, SB 1026) changed how courts start every custody case. Learn what the presumption means and how…