Section 9.7 Factors for the Court

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

III. (§9.7) Factors for the Court

Under § 452.325.1, RSMo 2000, parties may enter into a written separation agreement detailing the terms of custody, support, and visitation of their minor children. These written agreements, however, are merely advisory, and are not binding on the trial court. Vollet v. Vollet, 202 S.W.3d 72 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006). Even if the parents do not dispute custody, the court must still consider the best interests of the child in entering a custody order. An evidentiary hearing is...