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Fees vary by county and case type. Expect to pay between $200 and $300 when you file. Your county may have additional costs, including fees for serving papers, filing motions (e.g., a request for temporary orders), using notary services and making copies.

If the question is ?when can a child legally refuse visitation??, the short answer is ?never.? Missouri law does not provide a procedure for a child to decline parenting time. That said, situations may occur when it would not be in a child's best interests to have visitation with a parent.

The law considers an 18-year-old to be an adult. [Missouri Revised Statutes - Title - §431.055] Any child younger than that is a minor, and technically can't refuse to visit with a parent. However, if brought to the court's attention, a judge can determine whether there's a legitimate basis for the child's request.

Missouri aims to consider what is best for the child's interests when deciding on child custody matters. In Missouri, a child cannot decide which parent they want to live with until they are 18 years of age.

The Guardians' Right to Restrict Visitation/Contact with Adults. If there is a guardian over an adult, the guardian does have the ability to restrict other people's contact with the protected person in limited circumstances.

Missouri's Family Access Act provides relief for parties who have been denied their visitation rights as specified by a judgment of dissolution or other order of the court. However, to receive relief under this act, you must file a family access motion with the court. This act does not apply to adult abuse cases.