MO HB2460

Courts must enter written findings of fact and conclusions of law for each statutory factor when determining child support amounts, including child's financial needs, parents' resources, and custody arrangements

Courts must enter written findings of fact and conclusions of law for each statutory factor when determining child custody, including parental wishes, child's relationships, adjustment to home/school, and mental/physical health of parties

Amends sections 452.340 (child support) and 452.375 (custody) of Missouri Revised Statutes to add the written findings requirement

Changes existing law from requiring courts to merely "consider" factors to requiring documented written analysis of each factor in the court's decision