MISSOURI Part 11

2. What do we need to do to get custody?

Child Custody in Missouri

Familiarize Yourself with Child Custody Laws in Missouri

A family court in Missouri uses several factors to determine child custody. Primarily, a court in Missouri determines custody based on the best interests of the child. A family court in Missouri will not show preference towards either parent in a child custody case based on gender, financial status, age, or sex of the child. Parents who wish to file for child custody in Missouri should first become familiar with the custody statutes in this state.