Mo. Rev. Stat. § 528.530
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The judge of the court in which any suit under this chapter may be brought shall allow a reasonable fee to the attorney or attorneys bringing the suit, and may in like manner make a reasonable allowance to guardian ad litem when appointed, which fee and allowances shall be taxed and paid as other costs in the case.
§ 528.530, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 1761