2009 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 455 Abuse--Adults and Children--Shelters and Protective Orders
455.520. Temporary relief available--ex parte orders.

455.520. 1. Any ex parte order of protection granted under sections 455.500 to 455.538 shall be to protect the victim from abuse and may include:

(1) Restraining the respondent from abusing, threatening to abuse, molesting or disturbing the peace of the victim;

(2) Restraining the respondent from entering the family home of the victim except as specifically authorized by the court;

(3) Restraining the respondent from having any contact with the victim, except as specifically authorized by the court;

(4) A temporary order of custody of minor children.

2. No ex parte order of protection excluding the respondent from the family home shall be issued unless the court finds that:

(1) The order is in the best interests of the child or children remaining in the home;

(2) The verified allegations of abuse present a substantial risk to the child or children unless the respondent is excluded;

(3) A remaining adult family or household member is able to care adequately for the child or children in the absence of the excluded party; and

(4) A commitment has been obtained from the local division of family services office to provide appropriate social services to the family or household members during the period of time which an order of protection is in effect.

(L. 1987 H.B. 598 § 9)