In sections 452.1224 to 452.1244, "close and substantial relationship" means a relationship in which a significant bond exists between a child and a nonparent.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1224
Definition
Known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
The act spans §§ 452–452 (157 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 2024; (L. 2024 S.B. 912)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.