Section 9.36 Generally

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

A. (§9.36) Generally

A writ of habeas corpus is a remedy that can be used to procure or change custody in certain limited situations. Specifically, such a remedy is properly used when a custody award by a court is illegal on the face of the record. In re Cook, 691 S.W.2d 243 (Mo. banc 1985). This remedy, however, may not be used when other adjudicatory remedies are available. Id. To change custody when a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order, a motion to modify, rather than a writ of habeas...