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 Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS

 Chapter 452 Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate Maintenance 
452.025   Verified pleadings, form and content. (8/28/2004)
452.075   Remarriage of former spouse ends alimony. (8/28/2001)
452.080   Decree for alimony — a lien, when. (8/28/2001)
452.110   Decree as to alimony only subject to review. (8/28/2001)
452.130   Spouse abandoned, court to adjudge maintenance — execution to enforce. (8/28/2001)
452.140   No property exempt from attachment or execution, when. (8/28/2001)
452.150   Services and earnings of unmarried minor children — custody and control of. (8/28/1998)
452.160   Father and mother, parent, child, defined — how construed. (8/28/1939)
452.170   Petition for enjoyment of spouse's separate estate, when. (8/28/2001)
452.180   Circuit court may make decree. (8/28/2001)
452.190   Authorization by court to sell property. (8/28/2001)
452.200   Married person enjoined from squandering property at suit of spouse. (8/28/2001)
452.210   Court may authorize persons holding money of married person to pay spouse. (8/28/2001)
452.220   Married person entitled to proceeds of earnings of his or her minor children, when. (8/28/2001)
452.230   Proceeds used for support of himself or herself and family. (8/28/2001)
452.240   Filing of petition, proceedings. (8/28/2001)
452.250   Proceedings on such petition — appeal allowed, when and where. (8/28/2001)
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
452.300   Procedure and venue. (8/28/1998)
452.305   Judgment of dissolution, grounds for — legal separation, when — judgments to contain Social Security numbers. (8/28/2009)
452.310   Petition, contents — service, how — rules to apply — defenses abolished — parenting plans submitted, when, content, exception. (8/28/2016)
452.311   Petition for dissolution filed when, requirements. (8/28/2003)
452.312   Parties' current employers and Social Security numbers to be contained in certain pleadings and decrees. (8/28/2009)
452.314   Guardian for incapacitated person may file for dissolution or separation if ward is a victim of spousal abuse. (8/28/1990)
452.315   Authorized motions — restraining order, when, answer, when due, effect of — child support, temporary order, when, amount. (8/28/1998)
452.317   Termination of insurance prohibited, when. (8/28/1998)
452.318   Counseling for minor children ordered, when, costs. (8/28/1999)
452.320   Finding that marriage is irretrievably broken, when — notice — denial by a party, effect of — alternate findings. (8/28/1977)
452.325   Separation agreements authorized, effect of — orders for disposition of property, when — terms of agreement, how enforced. (1/1/1974)
452.330   Disposition of property and debts, factors to be considered. (8/28/1998)
452.335   Maintenance order, findings required for — termination date, may be modified, when. (8/28/1988)
452.340   Child support, how allocated — factors to be considered — abatement or termination of support, when — support after age eighteen, when — public policy of state — payments may be made directly to child, when — child support guidelines, rebuttable presumption, use of guidelines, when — retroactivity — obligation terminated, how. (8/28/2016)
452.341   Obligor may request affidavit, when — cause of action for failure to execute, when — false affidavit, penalty. (8/28/1986)
452.342   Summary of expenses paid on behalf of child, required when. (8/28/1988)
452.343   All judgments and orders shall contain the parties' Social Security numbers. (8/28/2009)
452.344   Support obligations, bond or other guarantee to secure, when required, procedure — default, effect of. (8/28/1984)
452.345   Maintenance or support payments to circuit clerk or family support payment center, when — procedure — duties of parties — failure to pay, circuit clerk duties. (8/28/2014)
452.346   Medical assistance documentation provided, when. (8/28/2014)
452.347   Notice of a child support establishment or modification proceeding, when — copy of the order provided, when. (8/28/2014)
452.350   Withholding of income, voluntary or court may order, when, when effective — hearing, when — employer, duties, liabilities, fee — discharge or discipline of employee because of a withholding notice prohibited, penalty — civil contempt proceeding authorized — amendment, termination and priorities of withholdings. (8/28/2014)
452.354   Modification of child support, attorney fees awarded to state, when. (8/28/2009)
452.355   Allocation of cost of action and attorney fees by court — actions for failure to pay child support, reasonable costs and attorney fees to be paid by obligor, when — definitions. (8/28/1998)
452.360   Judgment of dissolution or legal separation final when entered — appeal, effect of — distribution of property final — conversion of judgment of legal separation to dissolution, when — notice, to whom. (8/28/1998)
452.365   Party failing to comply with decree, effect of. (1/1/1974)
452.370   Modification of judgment as to maintenance or support, when — termination, when — rights of state when an assignment of support has been made — court to have continuing jurisdiction, duties of clerk, clerk to be "appropriate agent", when — severance of responsive pleading. (8/28/2014)
452.371   Declining jurisdiction in a modification proceeding, when. (7/1/1997)
452.372   Mandatory educational sessions, when — alternative dispute resolution, when. (8/28/1998)
452.374   Paternity proceedings stayed for rape charges against putative father. (8/28/2012)
452.375   Custody — definitions — factors determining custody — prohibited, when — public policy of state — custody options — findings required, when — parent plan required — access to records — joint custody not to preclude child support — support, how determined — domestic violence or abuse, specific findings. (8/28/2024)
452.376   Noncustodial parent's right to receive child's school progress reports — administrative fees to be set by school, when — exclusion of address of custodial parent, when. (8/28/1998)
452.377   Relocation of child by parent for more than ninety days, required procedure — violation, effect — notice of relocation of parent, required procedure. (8/28/2019)
452.380   Temporary custody, motion for — dismissal of action, effect of. (1/1/1974)
452.385   Child's wishes as to custodian, how determined. (1/1/1974)
452.390   Investigation and report on custodial arrangements for a child — how conducted — report due, when — material to be available to counsel and parties. (1/1/1974)
452.395   Custody proceedings, priority of — judge to determine law and fact — secrecy, when. (7/1/1997)
452.400   Visitation rights, awarded when — history of domestic violence, consideration of — prohibited, when — modification of, when — supervised visitation defined — noncompliance with order, effect of — family access motions, procedure, penalty for violation — attorney fees and costs assessed, when. (8/28/2016)
452.402   Grandparent's visitation rights granted, when — guardian ad litem appointed, when — termination upon adoption — attorney fees and costs assessed, when. (8/28/2019)
452.403   Grandparent denied visitation, court may order mediation upon written request, purpose — costs — venue — termination of mediation, when. (8/28/1992)
452.404   Neutral location for exchange of children, when. (8/28/1998)
452.405   Custodian to determine child's upbringing, exception — continued supervision, when. (8/28/1998)
452.410   Custody, decree, modification of, when. (8/28/2021)
452.411   Change of residence deemed grounds for modification of custody, when. (8/28/1998)
452.412   Military service of parent not to be a basis for modification of a visitation or custody order — limitations on issuance of certain court orders. (8/28/2009)
452.413   Military deployment, child custody and visitation, effect of — nondeploying parent requirements — procedure — failure to comply, effect of. (8/28/2013)
452.415   When sections 452.300 to 452.415 shall apply. (1/1/1974)
452.416   Parent's change in income due to military service, effect on order of child support — director of division, duties. (8/28/2014)
452.420   Proceedings to be heard by circuit judge — exception. (1/2/1979)
452.423   Guardian ad litem appointed, when, duties — disqualification, when — fees. (8/28/2009)
452.425   Sheriff or law enforcement to enforce custody and visitation orders, when — limitations. (8/28/1998)
452.426   Risk of international abduction, court may impose restrictions and restraints. (8/28/2009)
452.430   Availability of certain records — limitation on inspection of certain documents — redaction of Social Security numbers. (8/28/2010)
DOMESTIC RELATIONS RESOLUTION FUND
452.552   Surcharge collected, when, use. (8/28/1999)
452.554   Domestic relations resolution fund established, use. (8/28/1999)
452.556   Handbook, contents, availability. (8/28/2016)
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN, CERTAIN COURTS
452.600   Educational sessions program shall be established by courts — for proceedings involving custody or support. (8/28/1998)
452.605   Court shall order parties to action and may order children to attend, when. (8/28/1998)
452.607   Confidentiality of facts obtained at sessions not considered in adjudication, exception. (8/28/1993)
452.610   Cost of educational session, amount. (7/1/1997)
UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
452.700   Short title. (8/28/2009)
ARTICLE I._GENERAL PROVISIONS
452.705   Definitions. (8/28/2009)
452.710   Proceedings governed by other law. (8/28/2009)
452.715   Application to Indian tribes. (8/28/2009)
452.720   International application of act. (8/28/2009)
452.725   Appearance and limited immunity. (8/28/2009)
452.730   Communication between courts. (8/28/2009)
452.735   Cooperation between courts — preservation of records. (8/28/2009)
ARTICLE II._JURISDICTION
452.740   Initial child custody jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.745   Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.747   Verified petition — service of process. (8/28/2009)
452.750   Jurisdiction to modify determination. (8/28/2009)
452.755   Temporary emergency jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.760   Notice — opportunity to be heard — joinder. (8/28/2009)
452.762   Notice for exercise of jurisdiction. (8/28/2009)
452.765   Simultaneous proceedings. (8/28/2009)
452.770   Inconvenient forum. (8/28/2009)
452.775   Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct. (8/28/2009)
452.780   Information to be submitted to court. (8/28/2009)
452.782   Joinder of a party. (8/28/2009)
452.785   Appearance of parties and child. (8/28/2009)
452.790   Effect of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.795   Full faith and credit. (8/28/2009)
452.800   Modification of another court's determination. (8/28/2009)
452.805   Filing of certified copy of custody decree. (8/28/2009)
452.810   Registration of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.815   Forwarding copies of decrees. (8/28/2009)
452.820   Testimony of witnesses. (8/28/2009)
452.825   Request for another court to hold hearing. (8/28/2009)
452.830   Appearance at hearing. (8/28/2009)
452.835   Preservation of documents. (8/28/2009)
452.840   Transfer of transcripts and documents. (8/28/2009)
452.845   Priority of jurisdictional question. (8/28/2009)
ARTICLE III._ENFORCEMENT
452.850   Definitions. (8/28/2009)
452.855   Temporary visitation. (8/28/2009)
452.860   Enforcement of registered determination. (8/28/2009)
452.865   Simultaneous proceeding. (8/28/2009)
452.870   Expedited enforcement of child custody determination. (8/28/2009)
452.875   Service of petition and order. (8/28/2009)
452.880   Hearing and order. (8/28/2009)
452.885   Warrant to take physical custody of child. (8/28/2009)
452.890   Costs, fees, and expenses. (8/28/2009)
452.895   Recognition and enforcement. (8/28/2009)
452.900   Appeals. (8/28/2009)
452.905   Role of prosecutor or public official. (8/28/2009)
452.910   Role of law enforcement. (8/28/2009)
452.915   Costs and expenses. (8/28/2009)
ARTICLE IV._MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
452.920   Application and construction. (8/28/2009)
452.925   Severability clause. (8/28/2009)
452.930   Transitional provision. (8/28/2009)
UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT
452.1200   Short title. (8/28/2024)
452.1202   Definitions. (8/28/2024)
452.1204   Remedies for noncompliance. (8/28/2024)
452.1206   Jurisdiction. (8/28/2024)
452.1208   Notification required of deploying parent. (8/28/2024)
452.1210   Duty to notify of change of address. (8/28/2024)
452.1212   General consideration in custody proceeding of parent's military service. (8/28/2024)
452.1214   Form of agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1216   Nature of authority created by agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1218   Modification of agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1220   Power of attorney. (8/28/2024)
452.1222   Filing agreement of power of attorney with court. (8/28/2024)
452.1224   Definition. (8/28/2024)
452.1226   Proceeding for temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1228   Expedited hearing. (8/28/2024)
452.1230   Testimony by electronic means. (8/28/2024)
452.1232   Effect of prior judicial order or agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1234   Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent. (8/28/2024)
452.1236   Grant of limited contact. (8/28/2024)
452.1238   Nature of authority created by temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1240   Content of temporary custody order. (8/28/2024)
452.1242   Order for child support. (8/28/2024)
452.1244   Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent. (8/28/2024)
452.1246   Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement. (8/28/2024)
452.1248   Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order. (8/28/2024)
452.1250   Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility. (8/28/2024)
452.1252   Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order. (8/28/2024)
452.1254   Uniformity of application and construction. (8/28/2024)
452.1256   Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. (8/28/2024)
452.1258   Savings clause. (8/28/2024)
 - Cross References
Additional two dollar surcharge on domestic relations cases, 488.636
Arbitration awards regarding children of marriage, de novo review, when, 435.405
Durable power of attorney, power terminates when spouse files action, exception, 404.717
Enforcement of support obligations, Chap. 454
Family courts, Chap. 487
Guardian ad litem for minor not a party to action, compensation, 514.335
Habeas corpus proceedings for custody of minor child, who may appeal, 512.025
Juvenile court orders or judgments to take precedence in matters of custody or status of child under 21, 211.093
Nonprobate transfer, marriage dissolution revokes transfer, goes to whom, exception, 461.051
Pension benefits and retirement allowances subject to attachment and garnishment for collection of maintenance, 50.1175
Periodic payments in judgment or decree in dissolution, separation or annulment, from pension, retirement, life insurance or other employee benefits, presumed paid in ten years, exception, 516.350
Roth IRA not exempt from attachment for child support and maintenance, 513.430
State employees, voluntary wage deductions authorized for child support obligations, 33.103
Teacher and school employee annuity benefits, rights and retirement allowances division as marital property, 169.572
Uniform child custody jurisdiction act to apply to family courts, 487.110

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