Section 24.32 Supersedeas Bond—Child Custody

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

B. (§24.32) Supersedeas Bond—Child Custody

Generally, the posting of a supersedeas bond in a domestic relations case stays enforcement of all provisions of the decree with the exception of child custody. In State ex rel. Stone v. Ferriss, 369 S.W.2d 244 (Mo. banc 1963), the Court held that, even though a supersedeas bond has been posted, the Court has the right to make interim awards of child custody so as to protect the children’s welfare and interest during the pendency of an appeal. Similarly, in B.M.P....