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RSMo 454.1551effective 28 Aug 2011

Proceeding by minor parent

In plain English

A parent who is under 18 years old, or an adult in charge of that young parent, is allowed to go to court to help or protect the young parent's child.

Word-for-word law

454.1551. by . — A minor parent, or a or other of a minor parent, may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the of the 's child.

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Source & history notes

(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728

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