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RSMo 474.080effective 28 Aug 1955
Issue of void or dissolved marriage, legitimate
In plain English
Children born from a marriage that was later canceled or ended by divorce are still considered legitimate — meaning they are treated the same as children from any other marriage.
Word-for-word law
474.080. of or marriage, . — The issue of all marriages , or dissolved by divorce, are legitimate.
(RSMo 1939 § 316, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 243)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 316; 1919 § 313; 1909 § 342
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