Child custody and unfit parents
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Child custody is a common point of contention between separating Missouri parents. Although one parent may deem the other unfit for child custody, courts generally prioritize the child’s best interest by looking at the entire picture: a parent’s financial situation and mental stability are often points of focus. However, when a parent has lost child custody in the past, or has inflicted abuse toward a child, legal action may be the next step. In the unfortunate recent case of Savannah Leckie, an Ozark County