In other states, such as Missouri, the courts divide martial debt equitably, so spouses are generally only responsible for the debt they incurred. If the debt was incurred on a joint credit card or loan, then both spouses would split that debt in divorce.

It is an agreement in which you and your spouse agree to a distribution of property and debt and to provisions concerning maintenance and attorney's fees. If both you and your spouse sign this document, it is called a “Separation Agreement.” It does not include provisions for child custody and child support.

Spouses in Missouri Inheritance Law If you have children, your spouse is entitled to the first $20,000 in value of the estate, plus 50% of the balance of the estate. Your children will receive the remainder.

Does Committing Adultery in Missouri Affect Whether the Court Will Grant a Divorce? Missouri is a "no-fault" divorce state. This means that adultery and other traditional fault-based grounds (reasons), like physical or mental cruelty, desertion, and substance abuse aren't required to obtain a divorce.

Missouri is an equitable distribution state, which means that your property, assets, and debts will be divided fairly but necessarily equally.

Missouri is not a community property state in a divorce. Missouri is an equitable distribution state, which means that property will be divided by the court in a manner that is fair to both parties but not necessarily equally.

No, Missouri is not a 50/50 state during the divorce process. Missouri is an “equitable distribution” state, where a judge will decide how to divide marital property if the two parties cannot reach an amicable settlement.

With equitable distribution, judges will divide all of a couple's marital property (and allocate their marital debts) based on the judge's decision as to what is fair to both spouses under the particular facts of each case. It's important to note that "equitable" doesn't necessarily mean equal (a 50-50 split).