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Do You Need a Reason For Divorce in Missouri?

Do You Need a Reason For Divorce in Missouri?

In Missouri, divorce follows a no-fault approach, meaning that one spouse can initiate divorce proceedings without stating a specific reason. There is no mandatory waiting period, and it is not necessary to prove any form of misconduct by either party during the marriage.

Gray Divorce in Missouri: Ultimate Guide to Divorce Over 50

Gray Divorce in Missouri: Ultimate Guide to Divorce Over 50

Experienced Trial LawyersMore Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience On Your Side“Gray divorce” is an informal term for divorce at an older age, typically past 50. Ending a marriage at this age has its own particular bearing on older adults. These include matters such...

How do I avoid probate in Missouri

How do I avoid probate in Missouri

Experienced Trial LawyersMore Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience On Your SideTo avoid probate in Missouri, some straightforward actions to take include:  establishing a living trust, designating your financial accounts as "payable on death", designating your...

Ultimate Guide to Trusts in Missouri

Ultimate Guide to Trusts in Missouri

Experienced Trial LawyersMore Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience On Your SideIn estate planning, a trust can be immensely useful if you wish to specify how your estate should be managed without the involvement of the probate court. Here’s what you need to know...

Does moving out affect divorce in Missouri?

Does moving out affect divorce in Missouri?

Experienced Trial LawyersMore Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience On Your SideHow Can Moving Out Affect Your Divorce? Before you decide to move out, know that there are consequences involved, from child custody to property division. While you may feel an urgent need...

Does 50-50 Custody Reduce Child Support in Missouri?

Does 50-50 Custody Reduce Child Support in Missouri?

When child custody is shared 50-50 in Missouri, it may affect the resulting child support amount but it does not automatically cancel child support obligations. The Family Court considers many other factors besides parenting time all aimed at the child’s best interests

What is the divorce rate in Missouri?

What is the divorce rate in Missouri?

Missouri’s divorce rate as of 2021 is roughly 3.7 per 1,000 people, based on National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data, which shows the divorce rate in the state from 1990 to 2021. This ratio marginally exceeds the national average of 2.9 per 1,000 inhabitants.

How are assets divided in a divorce in Missouri?

How are assets divided in a divorce in Missouri?

Experienced Trial LawyersMore Than 100 Years Of Combined Experience On Your SideIn a Missouri divorce, all marital assets are subject to equitable division. The court will try to distribute marital assets equitably and fairly. This does not mean, however, that the...

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