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.
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
Related Missouri laws
Modification of child support order of another state
RSMo 454.1662
Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification
RSMo 454.1656
Recognition of order modified in another state
RSMo 454.1665
Confirmed order
RSMo 454.1653
Contest of registration or enforcement
RSMo 454.1650
Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state when individual parties reside in this state
RSMo 454.1668
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