A Missouri Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is a legal document that terminates the marital relationship between two parties. It is issued by a court of law and is legally binding. The judgment serves as proof that the marriage has been dissolved and that each party is free to remarry. There are two types of Missouri Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage: a Default Judgment and a Contested Judgment. A Default Judgment is granted when one party fails to appear for the court hearing or fails to respond to the filing. A Contested Judgment is granted when both parties are present for the court hearing and the judge makes a determination based on the evidence presented.