Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Chapter 452

Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 452 Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate Maintenance ✹⚿

452.025	Verified pleadings, form and content. (8/28/2004)
452.075	Remarriage of former spouse ends alimony. (8/28/2001)
452.080	Decree for alimony — a lien, when. (8/28/2001)
452.110	Decree as to alimony only subject to review. (8/28/2001)
452.130	Spouse abandoned, court to adjudge maintenance — execution to enforce. (8/28/2001)
452.140	No property exempt from attachment or execution, when. (8/28/2001)
452.150	Services and earnings of unmarried minor children — custody and control of. (8/28/1998)
452.160	Father and mother, parent, child, defined — how construed. (8/28/1939)
452.170	Petition for enjoyment of spouse's separate estate, when. (8/28/2001)
452.180	Circuit court may make decree. (8/28/2001)
452.190	Authorization by court to sell property. (8/28/2001)
452.200	Married person enjoined from squandering property at suit of spouse. (8/28/2001)
452.210	Court may authorize persons holding money of married person to pay spouse. (8/28/2001)
452.220	Married person entitled to proceeds of earnings of his or her minor children, when. (8/28/2001)
452.230	Proceeds used for support of himself or herself and family. (8/28/2001)
452.240	Filing of petition, proceedings. (8/28/2001)
452.250	Proceedings on such petition — appeal allowed, when and where. (8/28/2001)
	DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
452.300	Procedure and venue. (8/28/1998)
452.305	Judgment of dissolution, grounds for — legal separation, when — judgments to contain Social Security numbers. (8/28/2009)
452.310	Petition, contents — service, how — rules to apply — defenses abolished — parenting plans submitted, when, content, exception. (8/28/2016)
452.311	Petition for dissolution filed when, requirements. (8/28/2003)
452.312	Parties' current employers and Social Security numbers to be contained in certain pleadings and decrees. (8/28/2009)
452.314	Guardian for incapacitated person may file for dissolution or separation if ward is a victim of spousal abuse. (8/28/1990)
452.315	Authorized motions — restraining order, when, answer, when due, effect of — child support, temporary order, when, amount. (8/28/1998)
452.317	Termination of insurance prohibited, when. (8/28/1998)
452.318	Counseling for minor children ordered, when, costs. (8/28/1999)
452.320	Finding that marriage is irretrievably broken, when — notice — denial by a party, effect of — alternate findings. (8/28/1977)
452.325	Separation agreements authorized, effect of — orders for disposition of property, when — terms of agreement, how enforced. (1/1/1974)
452.330	Disposition of property and debts, factors to be considered. (8/28/1998)
452.335	Maintenance order, findings required for — termination date, may be modified, when. (8/28/1988)
452.340	Child support, how allocated — factors to be considered — abatement or termination of support, when — support after age eighteen, when — public policy of state — payments may be made directly to child, when — child support guidelines, rebuttable presumption, use of guidelines, when — retroactivity — obligation terminated, how. (8/28/2016)
452.341	Obligor may request affidavit, when — cause of action for failure to execute, when — false affidavit, penalty. (8/28/1986)
452.342	Summary of expenses paid on behalf of child, required when. (8/28/1988)
452.343	All judgments and orders shall contain the parties' Social Security numbers. (8/28/2009)
452.344	Support obligations, bond or other guarantee to secure, when required, procedure — default, effect of. (8/28/1984)
452.345	Maintenance or support payments to circuit clerk or family support payment center, when — procedure — duties of parties — failure to pay, circuit clerk duties. (8/28/2014)
452.346	Medical assistance documentation provided, when. (8/28/2014)
452.347	Notice of a child support establishment or modification proceeding, when — copy of the order provided, when. (8/28/2014)
452.350	Withholding of income, voluntary or court may order, when, when effective — hearing, when — employer, duties, liabilities, fee — discharge or discipline of employee because of a withholding notice prohibited, penalty — civil contempt proceeding authorized — amendment, termination and priorities of withholdings. (8/28/2014)
452.354	Modification of child support, attorney fees awarded to state, when. (8/28/2009)
452.355	Allocation of cost of action and attorney fees by court — actions for failure to pay child support, reasonable costs and attorney fees to be paid by obligor, when — definitions. (8/28/1998)
452.360	Judgment of dissolution or legal separation final when entered — appeal, effect of — distribution of property final — conversion of judgment of legal separation to dissolution, when — notice, to whom. (8/28/1998)
452.365	Party failing to comply with decree, effect of. (1/1/1974)
452.370	Modification of judgment as to maintenance or support, when — termination, when — rights of state when an assignment of support has been made — court to have continuing jurisdiction, duties of clerk, clerk to be "appropriate agent", when — severance of responsive pleading. (8/28/2014)
452.371	Declining jurisdiction in a modification proceeding, when. (7/1/1997)
452.372	Mandatory educational sessions, when — alternative dispute resolution, when. (8/28/1998)
452.374	Paternity proceedings stayed for rape charges against putative father. (8/28/2012)
452.375	Custody — definitions — factors determining custody — prohibited, when — public policy of state — custody options — findings required, when — parent plan required — access to records — joint custody not to preclude child support — support, how determined — domestic violence or abuse, specific findings. (8/28/2024)
452.376	Noncustodial parent's right to receive child's school progress reports — administrative fees to be set by school, when — exclusion of address of custodial parent, when. (8/28/1998)
452.377	Relocation of child by parent for more than ninety days, required procedure — violation, effect — notice of relocation of parent, required procedure. (8/28/2019)
452.380	Temporary custody, motion for — dismissal of action, effect of. (1/1/1974)
452.385	Child's wishes as to custodian, how determined. (1/1/1974)
452.390	Investigation and report on custodial arrangements for a child — how conducted — report due, when — material to be available to counsel and parties. (1/1/1974)
452.395	Custody proceedings, priority of — judge to determine law and fact — secrecy, when. (7/1/1997)
452.400	Visitation rights, awarded when — history of domestic violence, consideration of — prohibited, when — modification of, when — supervised visitation defined — noncompliance with order, effect of — family access motions, procedure, penalty for violation — attorney fees and costs assessed, when. (8/28/2016)
452.402	Grandparent's visitation rights granted, when — guardian ad litem appointed, when — termination upon adoption — attorney fees and costs assessed, when. (8/28/2019)
452.403	Grandparent denied visitation, court may order mediation upon written request, purpose — costs — venue — termination of mediation, when. (8/28/1992)
452.404	Neutral location for exchange of children, when. (8/28/1998)
452.405	Custodian to determine child's upbringing, exception — continued supervision, when. (8/28/1998)
452.410	Custody, decree, modification of, when. (8/28/2021)
452.411	Change of residence deemed grounds for modification of custody, when. (8/28/1998)
452.412	Military service of parent not to be a basis for modification of a visitation or custody order — limitations on issuance of certain court orders. (8/28/2009)
452.413	Military deployment, child custody and visitation, effect of — nondeploying parent requirements — procedure — failure to comply, effect of. (8/28/2013)
452.415	When sections 452.300 to 452.415 shall apply. (1/1/1974)
452.416	Parent's change in income due to military service, effect on order of child support — director of division, duties. (8/28/2014)
452.420	Proceedings to be heard by circuit judge — exception. (1/2/1979)
452.423	Guardian ad litem appointed, when, duties — disqualification, when — fees. (8/28/2009)
452.425	Sheriff or law enforcement to enforce custody and visitation orders, when — limitations. (8/28/1998)
452.426	Risk of international abduction, court may impose restrictions and restraints. (8/28/2009)
452.430	Availability of certain records — limitation on inspection of certain documents — redaction of Social Security numbers. (8/28/2010)
	DOMESTIC RELATIONS RESOLUTION FUND
452.552	Surcharge collected, when, use. (8/28/1999)
452.554	Domestic relations resolution fund established, use. (8/28/1999)
452.556	Handbook, contents, availability. (8/28/2016)
	REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN, CERTAIN COURTS
452.600	Educational sessions program shall be established by courts — for proceedings involving custody or support. (8/28/1998)
452.605	Court shall order parties to action and may order children to attend, when. (8/28/1998)
452.607	Confidentiality of facts obtained at sessions not considered in adjudication, exception. (8/28/1993)
452.610	Cost of educational session, amount. (7/1/1997)
	UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
452.700	Short title. (8/28/2009)
	ARTICLE I._GENERAL PROVISIONS
452.705	Definitions. (8/28/2009)
452.710	Proceedings governed by other law. (8/28/2009)
452.715	Application to Indian tribes. (8/28/2009)
452.720	International application of act. (8/28/2009)
452.725	Appearance and limited immunity. (8/28/2009)
452.730	Communication between courts. (8/28/2009)
452.735	Cooperation between courts — preservation of records. (8/28/2009)
	ARTICLE II._JURISDICTION
452.740	Initial child custody jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.745	Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.747	Verified petition — service of process. (8/28/2009)
452.750	Jurisdiction to modify determination. (8/28/2009)
452.755	Temporary emergency jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.760	Notice — opportunity to be heard — joinder. (8/28/2009)
452.762	Notice for exercise of jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.765	Simultaneous proceedings. (8/28/2009)
452.770	Inconvenient forum. (8/28/2009)
452.775	Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct. (8/28/2009)
452.780	Information to be submitted to court. (8/28/2009)
452.782	Joinder of a party. (8/28/2009)
452.785	Appearance of parties and child. (8/28/2009)
452.790	Effect of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.795	Full faith and credit. (8/28/2009)
452.800	Modification of another court's determination. (8/28/2009)
452.805	Filing of certified copy of custody decree. (8/28/2009)
452.810	Registration of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.815	Forwarding copies of decrees. (8/28/2009)
452.820	Testimony of witnesses. (8/28/2009)
452.825	Request for another court to hold hearing. (8/28/2009)
452.830	Appearance at hearing. (8/28/2009)
452.835	Preservation of documents. (8/28/2009)
452.840	Transfer of transcripts and documents. (8/28/2009)
452.845	Priority of jurisdictional question. (8/28/2009)
	ARTICLE III._ENFORCEMENT
452.850	Definitions. (8/28/2009)
452.855	Temporary visitation. (8/28/2009)
452.860	Enforcement of registered determination. (8/28/2009)
452.865	Simultaneous proceeding. (8/28/2009)
452.870	Expedited enforcement of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.875	Service of petition and order. (8/28/2009)
452.880	Hearing and order. (8/28/2009)
452.885	Warrant to take physical custody of child. (8/28/2009)
452.890	Costs, fees, and expenses. (8/28/2009)
452.895	Recognition and enforcement. (8/28/2009)
452.900	Appeals. (8/28/2009)
452.905	Role of prosecutor or public official. (8/28/2009)
452.910	Role of law enforcement. (8/28/2009)
452.915	Costs and expenses. (8/28/2009)
	ARTICLE IV._MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
452.920	Application and construction. (8/28/2009)
452.925	Severability clause. (8/28/2009)
452.930	Transitional provision. (8/28/2009)
	UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT
452.1200	Short title. (8/28/2024)
452.1202	Definitions. (8/28/2024)
452.1204	Remedies for noncompliance. (8/28/2024)
452.1206	Jurisdiction. (8/28/2024)
452.1208	Notification required of deploying parent. (8/28/2024)
452.1210	Duty to notify of change of address. (8/28/2024)
452.1212	General consideration in custody proceeding of parent's military service. (8/28/2024)
452.1214	Form of agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1216	Nature of authority created by agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1218	Modification of agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1220	Power of attorney. (8/28/2024)
452.1222	Filing agreement of power of attorney with court. (8/28/2024)
452.1224	Definition. (8/28/2024)
452.1226	Proceeding for temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1228	Expedited hearing. (8/28/2024)
452.1230	Testimony by electronic means. (8/28/2024)
452.1232	Effect of prior judicial order or agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1234	Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent. (8/28/2024)
452.1236	Grant of limited contact. (8/28/2024)
452.1238	Nature of authority created by temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1240	Content of temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1242	Order for child support. (8/28/2024)
452.1244	Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent. (8/28/2024)
452.1246	Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1248	Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order. (8/28/2024)
452.1250	Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility. (8/28/2024)
452.1252	Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order. (8/28/2024)
452.1254	Uniformity of application and construction. (8/28/2024)
452.1256	Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. (8/28/2024)
452.1258	Savings clause. (8/28/2024)

- Cross References
	Additional two dollar surcharge on domestic relations cases, 488.636
	Arbitration awards regarding children of marriage, de novo review, when, 435.405
	Durable power of attorney, power terminates when spouse files action, exception, 404.717
	Enforcement of support obligations, Chap. 454
	Family courts, Chap. 487
	Guardian ad litem for minor not a party to action, compensation, 514.335
	Habeas corpus proceedings for custody of minor child, who may appeal, 512.025
	Juvenile court orders or judgments to take precedence in matters of custody or status of child under 21, 211.093
	Nonprobate transfer, marriage dissolution revokes transfer, goes to whom, exception, 461.051
	Pension benefits and retirement allowances subject to attachment and garnishment for collection of maintenance, 50.1175
	Periodic payments in judgment or decree in dissolution, separation or annulment, from pension, retirement, life insurance or other employee benefits, presumed paid in ten years, exception, 516.350
	Roth IRA not exempt from attachment for child support and maintenance, 513.430
	State employees, voluntary wage deductions authorized for child support obligations, 33.103
	Teacher and school employee annuity benefits, rights and retirement allowances division as marital property, 169.572
	Uniform child custody jurisdiction act to apply to family courts, 487.110

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