Every divorce case is unique and has its own complications and complexities. There are certain procedures and legalities that need to be followed as per Missouri law. In this article, we will discuss the various types of divorces that can be filed in Missouri.
Uncontested divorce refers to cases where the married couple agrees on the contents of the divorce and ideally do not require the assistance of the court for division of assets, spouse and child support and custody.
Many couples seeking uncontested divorce think that they can proceed without the assistance of a lawyer. However, there are many facets to uncontested divorce in Missouri, and an experienced divorce lawyer is ideally the best person to help the process go easily and more quickly.
In order to be able to file an uncontested divorce:
Legal separations in Missouri are permitted when a marriage is deemed irretrievable under the following grounds:
The state of Missouri provides for a simplified divorce, in which, the spouses file for divorce jointly. This eases the divorce process and pre-printed forms are available in certain counties.
In cases where one spouse (the Petitioner) files for divorce individually, the following forms need to be filled:
In all cases, once the petition has been filed, the petition needs to be serviced. The servicing process can take place in four ways:
Our team of experienced divorce attorneys and aides assist our clients with these difficult decisions and help them choose the grounds that are most relevant to their case. In the midst of so much emotional upheaval, it can be difficult for the petitioner to face these types of choices. Our team of considerate attorneys will be there to help see you through these rough times.
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