When a parent is deployed in the military, a court can give someone else temporary authority to care for their child. That authority is only temporary — it ends when the deployed parent comes back, or sooner if a court cancels it. It does not give the person any permanent or ongoing rights to the child. However, while that temporary authority is still active, the person who was given it can go to court to make sure it is being followed.
452.1238. Nature of created by . — 1. A of authority under sections 452.1224 to 452.1244 is temporary and terminates under sections 452.1246 to 452.1252 after the from of the , unless the grant has been terminated before that time by . The grant does not create an , continuing right to , , or in an individual to whom it is granted.
2. A granted caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact under sections 452.1224 to 452.1244 has to the grant until it is terminated by court order or under sections 452.1246 to 452.1252.
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(L. 2024 S.B. 912)
Related Missouri laws
Grant of limited contact
RSMo 452.1236
Content of temporary custody order
RSMo 452.1240
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RSMo 452.1242
Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent
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Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent
RSMo 452.1244
Effect of prior judicial order or agreement
RSMo 452.1232
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