When a court in Missouri has made a child support order, it can ask a court in another state to help enforce that order. This works if the Missouri order is still the main order and has not been changed by another state's court. Missouri courts can also help enforce child support orders when asked by another state.
454.1530. Continuing to . — (a) A of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state may serve as an to request a tribunal of another state to enforce:
(1) the if the order is the and has not been by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction the ; or
(2) a for of support and interest on the order before a that an order of a tribunal of another state is the controlling order.
(b) A tribunal of this state having continuing jurisdiction over a may act as a to enforce the order.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
Related Missouri laws
Determination of controlling child support order
RSMo 454.1533
Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support orders
RSMo 454.1527
Child support orders for two or more obligees
RSMo 454.1536
Simultaneous proceedings
RSMo 454.1524
Initiating and responding tribunal of state
RSMo 454.1521
Credit for payments
RSMo 454.1539
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