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| What is considered to be the date of separation in Missouri? |
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| Where do I file my divorce papers in Missouri? |
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The divorce can be filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in the Missouri county where either spouses lives.
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| How much is the filing fee in Missouri? |
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The filing fee charged by the Court is NOT included in the DivorceWriter price. The fee for filing for divorce in Missouri varies from county to county, but is typically $150.00-$200.00.
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| What is the Litigant Awareness Program requirement in Missouri divorce? |
Missouri requires individuals representing themselves in a divorce to complete the online Litigant Awareness Program and file a Certificate of Completion with the court. The program provides information about the Missouri court system and the responsibilities of representing yourself.
- Visit the Missouri Courts Litigant Awareness Program.
- Watch the educational video or read the written materials.
- Below the video and written materials, click "Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)."
- Review the information in sections 1-14.
- At the end of the information, click the link to complete and print the Certificate of Completion.
- Enter the requested information and print your Certificate of Completion of Litigant Awareness Program.
File your completed certificate with the court along with your divorce paperwork. Each spouse representing themselves should complete the program and obtain their own certificate.
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| What are the Missouri residency requirements for filing for divorce? |
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At least one spouse must live in Missouri for at least 90 days before filing for divorce there. The divorce can be filed either in the county in which the petitioner resides or in the county in which the respondent resides.
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| How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in Missouri? |
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There is a 30-day waiting period in Missouri that begins on the date the divorce is filed.
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| What are the grounds for filing for divorce in Missouri? |
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The no-fault grounds for divorce in Missouri is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. An irretrievably broken marriage is one where there is no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.
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