When the federal government requires it, the Missouri child support division uses specific federal forms for collecting child support money, placing liens on property, and demanding records in cases that cross state lines. If those forms come from another state's child support office, Missouri courts and agencies treat them the same as if Missouri made them itself.
454.395. Forms for , and . — When prescribed by the federal government, the shall use the forms 42 U.S.C. Section 652(a)(11) for income withholding, of liens and of subpoenas in child support cases. Such forms, when received from the child support agency of another state, shall be as if issued by the division and shall be as valid by any court, , or officer or employee of the state or of the state.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1997 S.B. 361) Effective 7-01-97
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