MO HB1391

Raises the age at which child support obligations terminate from 21 to 22 years old, unless the child support order specifically extends beyond age 22 for reasons of physical or mental incapacity.

Extends parental support obligation for children attending secondary school at age 18, continuing until completion of the program or age 22, whichever occurs first.

Extends parental support obligation for children enrolled in vocational or higher education institutions, continuing until completion or age 22 if child completes at least 12 credit hours per semester and maintains adequate grades.

Allows child support payments to abate for periods exceeding 30 consecutive days when the custodial parent voluntarily relinquishes physical custody to the obligated parent.

Permits courts to enforce visitation and custody orders with same authority as child support orders, including ability to abate past or future support obligations and transfer custody if a parent fails to provide visitation without good cause.