Can Mom Give Custody To Stepdad

[Evin]

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Missouri

I am getting divorced after ten years of marriage and have been a dad to my two stepsons, ages 13 and 15, just as long.
Their father does not pay child support, the state in which the case is held or their mom cannot find him and he has not contacted his boys since 2001.
Their mom wishes they stay with me because she feels she could not provide for them financially and provide a stable home and would like to grant me custody.
Will she be able to do so without giving up her parental rights?

[Wudoweard]

A guardian may allow every other accountable person take care of her kids. With no court order of guardianship or established offer of custody, she may take them back any moment and there is possible the additional guardian might attempt to acquire custody. <br />
Missouri law does consider conditions whenever a 3rd party might be given custody - observe Missouri Revised Statutes, Sec. 452.375:<br />
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Estimating Missouri Revised Statutes, Sec. 452.375(5)<br />
(5) third party custody or visitation:(a) Once The judge sees that every guardian is unhealthy, unacceptable, or not able to be considered a custodian, or even the survival of the child demands, which is within the needs of the child, subsequently custody, temporary custody or visitation might be granted to every other individual or individuals considered from the courtroom to become appropriate and in a position to offer an ample and steady atmosphere for that child. Prior to the courtroom awards custody, temporary custody or visitation to some third-person under this neighborhood, the judge will create that individual an event towards the motion; <br />
(t) Underneath The procedures of the subsection, anyone may request the courtroom to intervene like a celebration in curiosity anytime as supplied by great judge rule.