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MO HB1319

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Belinda Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 455.060, RSMo, relating to modification and termination of orders of protection.

  • Allows courts to modify orders of protection at any time upon motion by a guardian ad litem, court-appointed special advocate, or either party, with an affidavit showing changed circumstances.

  • Permits termination of orders of protection or child support/custody/visitation/maintenance orders upon the petitioner's motion with court approval, with or without a hearing.

  • Changes the termination process for orders granting custody of a minor child to the respondent by requiring a hearing where both parties are heard if the respondent objects within ten days, rather than allowing automatic termination by failure to object.

  • Clarifies that orders of protection cannot change child custody when a dissolution of marriage action is pending or custody has already been awarded by a court.

Legislative Description

Removes the provision regarding termination of a child custody order by the timely objection of the respondent and requires that the order be terminated after a hearing where both parties are heard

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/31/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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