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MO HB1319
Bill
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Belinda Harris
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 455.060, RSMo, relating to modification and termination of orders of protection.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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