Enforcement of registered determination
When a court in another state has made a decision about where a child lives or who takes care of them, Missouri courts will follow and carry out that decision. Missouri courts can use their normal tools to make sure the out-of-state decision is followed, but they are not allowed to change it unless specific rules are met.
452.860. of . — 1. A court of this state may any normally available under the of the laws of this state to a made by a court of another state.
2. A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but shall not , except in accordance with sections 452.740 to 452.845, a registered child custody determination of another state.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2009 H.B. 481)
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