MO HB247

All spousal maintenance orders must include a termination date of no more than five years from the original order entry date

Maintenance obligations in arrearage at the scheduled termination date continue until the obligor repays the full arrearage, with no additional obligations accruing during repayment

Existing maintenance obligations not in arrears may automatically terminate six months after maintenance has been paid for five years, or six months after the law takes effect, whichever is later

Obligors seeking automatic termination must file notice with the court and provide evidence the obligation is paid in full; the court verifies without a hearing and notifies the obligee of termination

Courts cannot modify existing maintenance orders during any six-month continued payment period or arrearage repayment period under these provisions