I want my daughter back!!!!

[PlanesnPuters]

I voluntarily gave my ex-husband custody of my daughter when she was 3 (she is now 7). He let me have her last year for her kindergarten year but now has her back. She wants to come live with me and I don't know how to go about getting custody...I am a single mom and do not have alot of money to hire a lawyer. Is there any way to get the forms and file it myself?????? I live in Missouri and my daughter and ex live in NM.
Help please....
Thanks,
Mary

 

[LadyBlu]

You will need to file a petition for change of custody in the state that the child resides if the order was established there.

Also you should know that most courts will not change custody from one parent to the other without showing just cause. Meaning that unless it is mutually agreed upon, you will need to prove abuse or negligence in order for the petition to be considered.

Good Luck to you..