After the expiration of one year from the date of entry of the decree of adoption, the validity thereof shall not be subject to attack in any proceedings, collateral or direct, by reason of any irregularity in proceedings had pursuant to this chapter.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 453.140
Validity of decree not subject to attack for irregularities after..
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Martin v. Aubuchon (1980)
Most recently applied in Martin v. Aubuchon (June 1980)
Effective: 10 Sep 1947, see footnote; (L. 1947 V
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.