MO SB521

Raises the age limit for child support obligations from 21 to 22 years old in Missouri.

Child support terminates automatically at age 22 unless the order specifically requires continued support for physical or mental incapacity, secondary school enrollment, or vocational/higher education enrollment.

Children enrolled in secondary school can receive support until age 22 if they continue attending and progressing toward completion.

Children in vocational or higher education can receive support until age 22 if enrolled by October 1 following high school graduation, completing at least 12 credit hours per semester, and maintaining satisfactory grades.

Allows child support obligation to be abated when the custodial parent voluntarily relinquishes physical custody for more than 30 consecutive days.