Get Form Cafc201 Petition For Child Custody - Courts Mo

Filling out the Form CAFC201 Petition for Child Custody is an important step in seeking custody of a child in Missouri. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form online effectively.

Follow the steps to complete your petition accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the county name where the case will be filed in the specified section under 'In the Circuit Court of'.
3. If this is an amended petition, provide the case number of the pending case. If not, leave it blank.
4. In the 'Your Information' section, fill out your full name as the petitioner with the first, middle, and last names appropriately.
5. Indicate whether this is your first, second, or third petition in this case.
6. Provide the last four digits of your Social Security number and your mailing address details.
7. Complete the 'Other Party’s Information' section by providing the full name, last four digits of their Social Security number, and their mailing address.
8. In 'Service Information', indicate if the other party has signed a verified 'Answer to Petition for Determination of Custody' or if they will be served at their residence or place of employment.
9. Determine the parent receiving support and whether they are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and fill in the necessary details.
10. In 'Case Information', indicate why you are entitled to ask for custody, selecting the applicable declarations.
11. Provide necessary military information about the other party if applicable.
12. List your employment status and the other party’s employment status.
13. In 'Children’s Information', specify the number of children involved and provide each child's full name and age.
14. State all addresses where the children have lived in the past six months and identify anyone other than you or the other parent with claimed custody.
15. Indicate any other custody proceedings related to the children and detail any victims of abuse or neglect, if applicable.
16. Attach the completed Parenting Plan Form CAFC501 as indicated in the section about your proposed custody arrangement.
17. Review all entries for accuracy, then save any changes made to the form.
18. Once satisfied, download, print, or share the form as required to proceed with your filing.

Get started on your Form CAFC201 online today for a smoother custody petition process.