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Missouri Divorse

Divorse documents help individuals navigate the dissolution of marriage. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and user-friendly.

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Common Missouri Divorse documents

  • Divorce Petition — Initiates the legal process for ending a marriage.
  • Divorce Decree — Finalizes the divorce and outlines terms of the settlement.
  • Marital Settlement Agreement — Details the agreed terms between spouses regarding assets and debts.
  • Separation Agreement — Outlines terms while spouses live apart before divorce is finalized.
  • Complaint for Divorce — Formal request to a court for a divorce ruling.
  • Divorce Application — Document submitted to initiate the divorce process.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Divorce vs. Legal Separation — Divorce ends a marriage; legal separation allows couples to live apart without divorce.
  • Contested Divorce vs. Uncontested Divorce — Contested involves disputes; uncontested means both agree on terms.
  • Divorce Settlement Agreement vs. Marital Settlement Agreement — Often interchangeable, but settlement agreements focus on divorce finalization.
  • No-Fault Divorce vs. Fault Divorce — No-fault does not require proving blame; fault requires proving one spouse's wrongdoing.

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FAQs

The first step is to file a divorce petition with the court.

Yes, individuals can represent themselves, though legal assistance is beneficial.

The duration varies, but it can take a few months to over a year.

It outlines the terms agreed upon by both spouses regarding assets and responsibilities.

Typically, court attendance is not necessary, but it can depend on local rules.

Glossary

  • Divorce - Legal dissolution of a marriage by a court.
  • Petition - Formal request to initiate a legal action.
  • Decree - Official order from a court finalizing the divorce.
  • Settlement Agreement - Document detailing how assets and responsibilities are divided.
  • Separation - Living apart while remaining legally married.
  • Custody - Legal determination of where children will live post-divorce.
  • Filing Fee - Cost associated with submitting legal documents to the court.
  • Contested Divorce - Divorce where spouses disagree on terms.
  • Uncontested Divorce - Divorce where both parties agree on all terms.
  • Marital Assets - Property acquired during the marriage.

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