Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Re: dad to get custody

I am assuming that there has already been a custody award in court. If this is the case, then your brother would need to obtain a modification of this award in order to increase the amount of time he can spend with his child or to take precedence over a sitter when the mother is out of town. The legal standard that the judge will look to is whether there has been a substantial and continuous change in circumstances such that a modification is necessary. The over-arching standard the judge will look to is what is in the best interests of the child. Your brother will need to retain a good attorney in order to accomplish a modification of custody. I handle family law cases like this as part of my practice. My email is [email protected].