431.056. Minor's ability to contract for certain purposes--conditions.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

431.056. Minor's ability to contract for certain purposes--conditions.

Minor's ability to contract for certain purposes--conditions.

431.056. A minor shall be qualified and competent to contract forhousing, employment, purchase of an automobile, receipt of a student loan,admission to high school or postsecondary school, obtaining medical care,establishing a bank account, admission to a shelter for victims of domesticviolence, as defined in section 455.200, RSMo, or a homeless shelter, andreceipt of services as a victim of domestic and sexual violence, includingbut not limited to counseling, court advocacy, financial assistance, andother advocacy services, if:

(1) The minor is sixteen or seventeen years of age; and

(2) The minor is homeless, as defined in subsection 1 of section167.020, RSMo, or a victim of domestic violence, as defined in section455.200, RSMo, unless the child is under the supervision of the children'sdivision or the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; and

(3) The minor is self-supporting, such that the minor is without thephysical or financial support of a parent or legal guardian; and

(4) The minor's parent or legal guardian has consented to the minorliving independent of the parents' or guardians' control. Consent may beexpressed or implied, such that:

(a) Expressed consent is any verbal or written statement made by theparents or guardian of the minor displaying approval or agreement that theminor may live independently of the parent's or guardian's control;

(b) Implied consent is any action made by the parent or guardian ofthe minor that indicates the parent or guardian is unwilling or unable toadequately care for the minor. Such actions may include, but are notlimited to:

a. Barring the minor from the home or otherwise indicating that theminor is not welcome to stay;

b. Refusing to provide any or all financial support for the minor; or

c. Abusing or neglecting the minor, as defined in section 210.110,RSMo.