Section 452.760

Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 452

Effective - 28 Aug 2009   

  452.760.  Notice — opportunity to be heard — joinder. — 1.  Before a child custody determination is made under sections 452.700 to 452.930, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of section 452.762 shall be given to:

  (1)  All persons entitled to notice under the provisions of the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state;

  (2)  Any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated; and

  (3)  Any person having physical custody of the child.

  2.  Sections 452.700 to 452.930 shall not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice and an opportunity to be heard.

  3.  The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under sections 452.700 to 452.930 are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.

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(L. 2009 H.B. 481)