455.528. Modification of orders, who may file, when — termination — order not res judicata, when.
This law explains how protection orders for kids can be changed or ended if things change.
A judge can change or end a child protection order if someone involved asks and shows that the situation has changed enough to make the current order unfair or no longer needed.
1. After giving notice to everyone involved and holding a hearing, the court can change a child protection order at any time. A parent, the child’s guardian ad litem, or court-appointed special advocate can file a motion asking for changes, but they must include a sworn statement explaining what has changed. All full child protection orders are final, can be appealed, and usually last no more than 180 days unless the law allows more time.
2. Any order for child support, custody, temporary custody, visitation, or maintenance under this law will end early if the court later gives a new order under family law or another Missouri law.
3. Orders under this law don’t prevent someone from going to court later for things like divorce, custody, or support. New cases will be treated separately.
Contact us online or call (314) 900-HELP to talk with a Missouri order of protection defense lawyer.
