452.760. Notice--opportunity to be heard--joinder. - Missouri Statutes

Notice--opportunity to be heard--joinder.

452.760. 1. Before a child custody determination is made undersections 452.700 to 452.930, notice and an opportunity to be heard inaccordance with the standards of section 452.762 shall be given to:

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

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

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

2. Sections 452.700 to 452.930 shall not govern the enforceability ofa child custody determination made without notice and an opportunity to beheard.

3. The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as aparty in a child custody proceeding under sections 452.700 to 452.930 aregoverned by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings betweenresidents of this state.

(L. 2009 H.B. 481)