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“(v) any order to remediate the resistance of a child to have contact with a violent or abusive parent primarily addresses the behavior of that parent or the contributions of that parent to the resistance of the child before ordering the other parent of the child to take steps to potentially improve the relationship of ...

A person called the Guardian makes certain decisions instead of the ward. In a guardianship, the ward loses the right to make their own decisions. This includes decisions about their medical care, where they live, who they spend time with, and more. In Missouri, Wards can also lose the right to vote.

This means that a court will not interfere with the decision of legally married parents to allow or deny grandparent visitation unless a grandparent can prove that the parents are not acting in their child's best interests.

The Guardians' Right to Restrict Visitation/Contact with Adults. If there is a guardian over an adult, the guardian does have the ability to restrict other people's contact with the protected person in limited circumstances.

However, before a child turns 18, they cannot legally refuse to follow court orders regarding custody and visitation. This doesn't mean that a child always has no say in a parenting plan. Family courts in the Midwest will consider a child's preferences on the matter when creating or approving a parenting plan.

Technically, not until your child is 18. At that point, they are an adult under Missouri law and can do what they want. If your child is younger, however, you have a right to see them.

First, consult the other parent to determine if the changes may be agreed upon. It is not necessary to go to trial or have a contested hearing to make a simple change to the parenting plan if both parents agree.

A Judge can agree to waiver child support of both parents agree to that but the Judge also has the leeway to order child support in this situation if it is in the best interests of the child. So yes, that is possible but it is also possible that the Judge award child support anyway.

The child's need for a meaningful relationship and frequent contact with both parents, and how likely it is that each parent will allow that contact between the child and the other parent. each parent's ability and willingness to take care of the child's needs.