Question:
My wife and I are no longer living together, but not pursuing a divorce. Our son lives with her and she is deciding when I get to see him.
What can I do to get more time with my son?
Answer:
While I am not licensed to practice law in your state and cannot give you legal advice, I can give some general observations on this issue based on the jurisdiction where I practice.
If you are unwilling to pursue divorce at this time, you should consider filing for legal separation.
Legal separation allows spouses to live separately but remain married. During the course of the legal separation proceedings, the court approves a separation agreement or conducts a trial to determine each spouse’s responsibility on issues that would normally be resolved during a divorce, such as child custody.
To arrange an initial consultation to discuss divorce rights for men with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, including Missouri divorce lawyer David Franklin, contact Cordell & Cordell.
