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Missouri child custody
Missouri child custody arrangements and parenting plans
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In Missouri, child custody decisions are made according to the best interests of the child. When deciding how much time each parent should spend with the child, Missouri law (link is external) recommends that courts consider the following factors:
Child Support and Visitation in Missouri
In Missouri, the courts follow Missouri Revised Statutes, Sections 452.340 and 452.335 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Missouri uses the income shares model, which divides the obligation between the parents according to their combined gross monthly income, to determine child support obligations. check to learn more.