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.
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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Related Missouri laws
Legitimation by marriage
RSMo 474.070
Advancements counted against share, when
RSMo 474.090
Determination of relationship of parent and child
RSMo 474.060
Alienage no bar to descent
RSMo 474.100
Posthumous children to inherit
RSMo 474.050
Curtesy and dower abolished
RSMo 474.110
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