Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Re: fathers rights when mom moves out of state

Unless there has been a Court Oder of Paternity or at least a Division of Child Support administrative Order of Paternity, the man you refer to as the child's father is not the legal father of the child and has no rights whatsoever concerning that child. Either of you could file a Paternity suit on behalf of the child at any time. If you have moved out of state, and he then files such a suit, he will need to have you served wherever you are located, and you could then hire a local attorney where the suit is filed to represent you. I hope that this has been of some help, but it is not intended to serve as legal advise. You should consult with an attorney personally in order to get specific legal advice regarding your particular situation.