Missouri Lawyers for Guardianship and Adoption Matters
Children truly are one of the greatest joys in life. Unfortunately, there may come a time when circumstances lead them to involvement in the legal system. Sometimes this is an occasion for joy, like an adoption that unites a family. Other times it can be the result of sad and difficult events.
At the Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie, P.C., we tailor our approach to meet your unique needs. Working closely with clients throughout northeastern Missouri, we represent mothers, fathers, step-parents, grandparents and other relatives in matters related to guardianship and adoption.
To talk with us about your concerns, please contact our firm at either our St. Joseph or Liberty, Missouri, locations.
Guardianships
Guardianships are often sought when one party considers another unfit, unable or unwilling to properly parent a child. Often, this is a grandparent who sees their son or daughter being raised in a bad environment — like alcoholism, addiction, mental illness or abusive relationships. These grandparents seek our lawyer's help to protect the grandchildren they love.
In Missouri, the law on grandparent's rights is constantly evolving. Grandparents who are denied visitation with a child for a certain period of time may sometimes petition the court for limited visitation rights.
Adoptions
The decision to adopt a child is very significant. It will change your family forever. At the Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie, P.C., we understand the importance of an adoption for your family, so we work diligently to help make sure that everything runs smoothly.
Most of the adoptions we handle are step-parent adoptions. We have handled hundreds of these cases and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Missouri adoption law.
Contact the Law Office of Craig D. Ritchie, P.C., by calling 816-396-8334 or toll free at 866-621-8229. You may also complete our online contact form to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney.
