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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 1.092 (2026)

Best interest of child, welfare policy of state

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  1.092.  Best interest of child, welfare policy of state. — The child welfare policy of this state is what is in the best interests of the child.

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(L. 1995 H.B. 232 & 485 merged with S.B. 174)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1997–2011 · leading case: Warren v. Burkhart, 987 S.W.2d 830 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999).
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Warren v. Burkhart, 987 S.W.2d 830 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 5× “030, does not include language directing the court to undertake a best interests determination.”
In the Interest of C.L. v. M.T., 335 S.W.3d 19 (Mo. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 3× “” Section 1.092, RSMo 2000. According to the KKM.”
Young v. Young, 14 S.W.3d 261 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). “1983); § 1.092. We presume parental custody is in a minor child’s best interests.”
In the Interest of Hill, 937 S.W.2d 384 (Mo. Ct. App. 1997). “The Court finds that this result is dictated by the law, including, in part, Sections 1.092 and 211.011 RSMo., as it is refracted through the prism of the ' child’s interests.”
In the Interest of W.L.B., 6 S.W.3d 408 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 3× “The circuit court may have contemplated a time when T.”
Cl v. Mt, 335 S.W.3d 19 (Mo. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 3× “" Section 1.092, RSMo 2000. According to the K.”
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