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Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights in Missouri. A petition for the termination of parental rights can be filed by a parent, guardian, or the state through a juvenile officer or the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division. A parent can consent to give up their parenting rights.

Typically, parents must pay child support until the child is 18. There are some exceptions, however. Support may continue until the age of 21 if the child is still in school. The support period could be shorter if the child marries, joins the military, or otherwise becomes self-supporting.

When parents agree on the changes to be made to the parenting plan they may file their agreement (stipulation) for modification with the court. A stipulation means both parents agree the court should make the change. The court may grant the request without a formal hearing depending on the nature of the change.

If both parents agree, the quickest method is for the parent receiving child support to provide a sworn statement of emancipation to the parent who pays child support. That statement is then filed with the court or FSE. A judge can grant the request without additional notification or court appearance.

Parental rights may be terminated in: Superior Court through an adoption. This may include private adoptions or step-parent adoptions. Juvenile Court when a petition for the termination of parental rights is filed. These cases may be connected with an adoption or may not.

Can you waive child support in Missouri? No, a parent cannot decline or waive child support obligations in Missouri. It's the duty of both parents to support their child, whether as a custodial parent or a parent sending monthly payments.

Abandonment occurs where a parent voluntarily and intentionally fails to parent a child for sixty days when a child is under the age of one year and for six months for a child one year or older. Section 453.040(7) RSMo.

The lowest child support payment is $50 per month and for each additional $50 the parent earns, the payment increases. For each additional child, the payment will increase as well. For more information, visit our practice areas page or learn about Divorce Cost in Missouri.