453.160. Validity of decree under any prior act not subject to attack for irregularities after expiration of one year--revocation of consent. - Missouri Statutes

Validity of decree under any prior act not subject to attack forirregularities after expiration of one year--revocation of consent.

453.160. 1. After the expiration of one year from the date thischapter shall become effective, the validity of any decree of adoptionpursuant to any prior law shall not be subject to attack in anyproceedings, collateral or direct, by reason of any irregularity inproceedings had pursuant to such prior law.

2. Any consent required for an adoption may only be revoked withinone year of the date of such consent for fraud or duress.

(L. 1947 V. II p. 213 § 9616d, A.L. 1998 S.B. 674)