Child SupportView official source
RSMo 454.1659effective 28 Aug 2011
Effect of registration for modification
In plain English
When another state's child support order is registered in Missouri, Missouri courts can treat it like one of their own orders and make sure it is followed. But Missouri can only change that order if certain rules are met first.
Word-for-word law
454.1659. Effect of . — A of this state may a of another state for purposes of , in the same manner as if the had been issued by a tribunal of this state, but the may be only if the requirements of section 454.1662 or 454.1668 have been met.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
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