Paternity Law in Missouri
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Missouri — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 452 — Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate MaintenanceMO 452 § 452.375
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 453 — Adoption and Foster CareMO 453 § 453.030
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XII — Public Health and Welfare › Chapter 208 — Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and General ReliefMO 208 § 208.040
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 453 — Adoption and Foster CareMO 453 § 453.040
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 454 — Enforcement of Support LawMO 454 § 454.400
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 454 — Enforcement of Support LawMO 454 § 454.475
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Missouri.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.