Change of residence deemed grounds for modification of custody, when
If a parent moves to a different state, that move counts as a big enough change to let a court revisit and possibly change an existing custody or visitation arrangement.
452.411. Change of residence grounds for of , when. — If either parent of a child changes his residence to another state, such change of residence of the parent shall be deemed a under section 452.410, allowing the court to a prior or .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1988 H.B. 1272, et al. § 10, A.L. 1998 S.B. 910) (2002) Section only applies when relocation occurs in violation of section 452.377. Baxley v. Jarred, 91 S.W.3d 192 (Mo.App.W.D.).
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