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MO HB289

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Guardians of incapacitated persons may file any motion permissible under Chapter 452 (Missouri's dissolution of marriage chapter) on behalf of the incapacitated person

  • Guardians may file for dissolution of marriage if they have reasonable cause to believe the incapacitated person has been a victim of abuse by their spouse

  • If the incapacitated person has a history of religious objection to divorce, the guardian may file for legal separation instead of dissolution

  • Guardians may provide testimony in support of the allegations contained in the divorce or separation petition

  • Amends Section 452.314, RSMo, expanding the legal authority of guardians in family law proceedings

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions related to family law proceedings

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

5/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Judiciary5/5/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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