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)
Related Missouri laws
Temporary visitation
RSMo 452.855
Simultaneous proceeding
RSMo 452.865
Definitions
RSMo 452.850
Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
RSMo 452.870
Priority of jurisdictional question
RSMo 452.845
Service of petition and order
RSMo 452.875
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