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Under Missouri law, a noncustodial parent is required to make child support payments to the custodial parent until the child has reached the age of 18. If the child is enrolled in school, support payments can be extended until their 21st birthday or… Read More

In Missouri divorce cases, courts may award spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony, to a spouse in certain situations. The parties to a divorce may also enter into a settlement agreement that includes spousal maintenance. A cou… Read More

Missouri law states that a court may order either or both parents of a child to pay child support in a divorce or legal separation. The Missouri Supreme Court sets guidelines for how much a parent should pay in child support. In May 2021, it issued a… Read More

When parents get divorced, they might not live together anymore, and they might not be a couple, but they will continue to be parents to their children for many years to come. Their parenting plan must address issues like where the children will live… Read More

Recent Case-Missouri Court of Appeals: Father appeals denial of overnight credit in child support case. In a judicial action for child support where the non-custodial parent has overnight parenting time with the child(ren), he or she is entitled to a… Read More

Effective July 1, 2017, Missouri’s New Form 14 and new Child Support Guidelines took effect. Notable changes to the previous law include: Changes to the presumed amounts in the chart, especially at the lower and higher income levels Changed sch… Read More

Recent Case from the Missouri Court of Appeals: Mother appeals from a judgment modifying her child support obligation to continue support for a child beyond the age of eighteen. Mother argues that it was against the weight of the evidence to find the… Read More

From the Supreme Court of Missouri: “It is ordered that effective July 1, 2017, Civil Procedure Form No. 14, entitled “Child Support Amount Calculation Worksheet”, along with the directions, comments for use, and examples for comple… Read More