Chapter

Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate Maintenance

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.025— Verified pleadings, form and content
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.075— Remarriage of former spouse ends alimony
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.080— Decree for alimony — a lien, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.110— Decree as to alimony only subject to review
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.130— Spouse abandoned, court to adjudge maintenance — execution to enforce
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.140— No property exempt from attachment or execution, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.150— Services and earnings of unmarried minor children — custody and control of
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.160— Father and mother, parent, child, defined — how construed
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.170— Petition for enjoyment of spouse's separate estate, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.180— Circuit court may make decree
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.190— Authorization by court to sell property
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.200— Married person enjoined from squandering property at suit of spouse
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.210— Court may authorize persons holding money of married person to pay spouse
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.220— Married person entitled to proceeds of earnings of his or her minor..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.230— Proceeds used for support of himself or herself and family
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.240— Filing of petition, proceedings
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.250— Proceedings on such petition — appeal allowed, when and where
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.300— Procedure and venue
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.305— Judgment of dissolution, grounds for — legal separation, when — pregnancy..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.310— Petition, contents — service, how — rules to apply — defenses abolished —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.311— Petition for dissolution filed when, requirements
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.312— Parties' current employers and Social Security numbers to be contained in..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.314— Guardian for incapacitated person may file for dissolution or separation if..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.315— Authorized motions — restraining order, when, answer, when due, effect of —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.317— Termination of insurance prohibited, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.318— Counseling for minor children ordered, when, costs
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.320— Finding that marriage is irretrievably broken, when — notice — denial by a..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.325— Separation agreements authorized, effect of — orders for disposition of..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.330— Disposition of property and debts, factors to be considered
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.335— Maintenance order, findings required for — termination date, may be..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.340— Child support, how allocated — factors to be considered — abatement or..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.341— Obligor may request affidavit, when — cause of action for failure to..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.342— Summary of expenses paid on behalf of child, required when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.343— All judgments and orders shall contain the parties' Social Security numbers
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.344— Support obligations, bond or other guarantee to secure, when required,..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.345— Maintenance or support payments to circuit clerk or family support payment..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.346— Medical assistance documentation provided, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.347— Notice of a child support establishment or modification proceeding, when —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.350— Withholding of income, voluntary or court may order, when, when effective —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.354— Modification of child support, attorney fees awarded to state, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.355— Allocation of cost of action and attorney fees by court — actions for..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.360— Judgment of dissolution or legal separation final when entered — appeal,..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.365— Party failing to comply with decree, effect of
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.370— Modification of judgment as to maintenance or support, when — termination,..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.371— Declining jurisdiction in a modification proceeding, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.372— Mandatory educational sessions, when — alternative dispute resolution, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.374— Paternity proceedings stayed for rape charges against putative father
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.375— Custody — definitions — factors determining custody — prohibited, when —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.376— Noncustodial parent's right to receive child's school progress reports —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.377— Relocation of child by parent for more than ninety days, required procedure..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.380— Temporary custody, motion for — dismissal of action, effect of
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.385— Child's wishes as to custodian, how determined
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.390— Investigation and report on custodial arrangements for a child — how..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.395— Custody proceedings, priority of — judge to determine law and fact —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.400— Visitation rights, awarded when — history of domestic violence,..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.402— Grandparent's visitation rights granted, when — guardian ad litem..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.403— Grandparent denied visitation, court may order mediation upon written..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.404— Neutral location for exchange of children, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.405— Custodian to determine child's upbringing, exception — continued..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.410— Custody, decree, modification of, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.411— Change of residence deemed grounds for modification of custody, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.412— Military service of parent not to be a basis for modification of a..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.413— Military deployment, child custody and visitation, effect of — nondeploying..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.415— When sections 452.300 to 452.415 shall apply
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.416— Parent's change in income due to military service, effect on order of child..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.420— Proceedings to be heard by circuit judge — exception
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.423— Guardian ad litem appointed, when, duties — disqualification, when — fees
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.425— Sheriff or law enforcement to enforce custody and visitation orders, when —..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.426— Risk of international abduction, court may impose restrictions and restraints
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.430— Availability of certain records — limitation on inspection of certain..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.552— Surcharge collected, when, use
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.554— Domestic relations resolution fund established, use
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.556— Handbook, contents, availability
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.600— Educational sessions program shall be established by courts — for..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.605— Court shall order parties to action and may order children to attend, when
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.607— Confidentiality of facts obtained at sessions not considered in..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.610— Cost of educational session, amount
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.700— Short title
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.705— Definitions
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.710— Proceedings governed by other law
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.715— Application to Indian tribes
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.720— International application of act
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.725— Appearance and limited immunity
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.730— Communication between courts
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.735— Cooperation between courts — preservation of records
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.740— Initial child custody jurisdiction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.745— Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.747— Verified petition — service of process
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.750— Jurisdiction to modify determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.755— Temporary emergency jurisdiction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.760— Notice — opportunity to be heard — joinder
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.762— Notice for exercise of jurisdiction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.765— Simultaneous proceedings
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.770— Inconvenient forum
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.775— Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.780— Information to be submitted to court
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.782— Joinder of a party
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.785— Appearance of parties and child
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.790— Effect of child custody determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.795— Full faith and credit
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.800— Modification of another court's determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.805— Filing of certified copy of custody decree
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.810— Registration of child custody determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.815— Forwarding copies of decrees
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.820— Testimony of witnesses
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.825— Request for another court to hold hearing
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.830— Appearance at hearing
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.835— Preservation of documents
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.840— Transfer of transcripts and documents
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.845— Priority of jurisdictional question
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.850— Definitions
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.855— Temporary visitation
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.860— Enforcement of registered determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.865— Simultaneous proceeding
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.870— Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.875— Service of petition and order
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.880— Hearing and order
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.885— Warrant to take physical custody of child
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.890— Costs, fees, and expenses
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.895— Recognition and enforcement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.900— Appeals
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.905— Role of prosecutor or public official
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.910— Role of law enforcement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.915— Costs and expenses
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.920— Application and construction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.925— Severability clause
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.930— Transitional provision
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1200— Short title
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1202— Definitions
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1204— Remedies for noncompliance
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1206— Jurisdiction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1208— Notification required of deploying parent
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1210— Duty to notify of change of address
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1212— General consideration in custody proceeding of parent's military service
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1214— Form of agreement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1216— Nature of authority created by agreement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1218— Modification of agreement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1220— Power of attorney
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1222— Filing agreement of power of attorney with court
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1224— Definition
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1226— Proceeding for temporary custody order
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1228— Expedited hearing
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1230— Testimony by electronic means
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1232— Effect of prior judicial order or agreement
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1234— Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1236— Grant of limited contact
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1238— Nature of authority created by temporary custody order
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1240— Content of temporary custody order
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1242— Order for child support
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1244— Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1246— Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1248— Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1250— Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1252— Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial..
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1254— Uniformity of application and construction
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1256— Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1258— Savings clause