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Frequently Asked Questions

• When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Missouri?
  A Missouri court may grant a maintenance order to either spouse, but only if it finds that the spouse seeking maintenance lacks sufficient property, including marital property apportioned to him, … more
• What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Missouri?
  In Missouri, a divorce petitioner must file a petition, a motion to modify, a motion for a family access order and a motion for contempt all of which shall be verified. The petition must set … more
• What are Grounds for Divorce in Missouri?
  Missouri law allows a married couple to get divorced if there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved and that therefore the marriage is irretrievably broken (Missouri … more
• What are the Laws in Missouri about How Marital Property Will Be Distributed After Divorce?
  A Missouri Court will divide the marital property in a way that it deems fair and just considering all relevant factors including: (1) the economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the … more
• What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Missouri?
  In Missouri, divorce proceedings are heard in the state’s circuit courts. (Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452 Section 240) A divorce proceeding may be filed in the county in which … more