Equitable Parent Doctrine, St. Louis Missouri Equitable Parent Attorney

The Equitable Parent Doctrine was established to grant child custody to an adult, when the adult was not a biological relative of the child. In situations where the adult considered the child their own and the child considered the adult a parent, equitable parent could be used to argue for that adult to receive custody or visitation rights. In Missouri, the principle of Equitable Parent is no longer legally recognized as a viable option for non-relatives seeking custody.

However, that doesn’t mean that you have no rights as a non-biological relative. Legal guardianship and adoption without marriage are still two very viable options in some cases. Establishing and arguing your case for custody or visitation is not an easy task, even if you are a biological parent. It is much more difficult if you aren’t. But if you have a strong case, it is possible.

The Carson Law Firm has a long history in a wide variety of child custody and visitation cases. In our years of experience serving the St. Louis area, we have worked with several clients seeking parental rights to a child that is not their own. We understand that the bonds between a child and a parent go a lot deeper than blood and that in some cases, being under the custody of someone who is not his parent is the best thing for the child. If you have questions about your rights as a non-biological parent, call The Carson Law Firm today to schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of our experienced family law attorneys.

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