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Missouri Divorce

The Missouri Family Law Center is a resource on divorce and family law in the State of Missouri for non-lawyers and pro se litigants. Please let us know if we have omitted a link to an important state resource and we will gladly add it.

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State Statutory Resources

If you wish to review your State's Statutes or Code, click the link below:

Missouri Revised Statutes - Searchable Database

Divorce Law

Missouri allows irreconcilable differences type no fault divorces and fault divorces. At least one of the parties must be a Missouri resident for at least 90 days immediately preceding the filing of the divorce documents.

Divorce Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452
Missouri Divorce - Missouri Bar Association brochure

Marriage and Living Together Law

Marriage Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 451

Child Support

Child Support Explained
Child Support Law - Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 452.340.1
Missouri Child Support Information - Missouri DSS services brochure
Overview of Child Support Services - Missouri Dept. of Social Services

Child Custody and Visitation Law

Child custody decisions are based on the best interests on the child.

Custody - Definitions and Determining Factors - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452.375.1
Parenting and Custody Tips and Information - Missouri Bar Association pamphlet
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources

Property Division

Property is divided "equitably" according to statutory factors.

Property Division Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452.330.1