SB1643

Modifies the conditions under which a child support order shall terminate

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Modifies conditions for terminating child support orders in Missouri.

The bill modifies the conditions under which a child support order terminates in Missouri. It specifies that child support obligations may continue if the child is enrolled in vocational or higher education, employed, or physically or mentally incapacitated. The bill also allows courts to extend support past age 18 under certain conditions and mandates the use of child support guidelines in determining support amounts. It includes provisions for the termination of support upon reaching age 22, marriage, military service, self-support, or emancipation.

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Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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History

Feb 12

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Feb 9

Senate

S First Read