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RSMo 452.790effective 28 Aug 2009

Effect of child custody determination

In plain English

If a Missouri court legally had the power to make a child custody decision, that decision is final and binding on everyone who was properly notified and got a chance to speak up in court. The decision covers all legal and factual issues unless it is later changed by a court.

Word-for-word law

452.790. Effect of . — A child custody determination made by a court of this state that had under sections 452.700 to 452.930 binds all persons who have been in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with section 452.762 or who have of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. The is as to them as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is .

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Source & history notes

(L. 2009 H.B. 481)

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