Missouri Divorce
The Missouri Family Law Center is a resource on divorce and family law in the State of Missouri for non-lawyers and pro se litigants. Please let us know if we have omitted a link to an important state resource and we will gladly add it.
Courts and Community Resources
Lawyers and DivorceMediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Missouri Judiciary
The Missouri Bar
MU Law Library and Technology
Missouri Legal Aid Services
State Statutory Resources
If you wish to review your State's Statutes or Code, click the link below:Missouri Revised Statutes - Searchable Database
Divorce Law
Missouri allows irreconcilable differences type no fault divorces and fault divorces. At least one of the parties must be a Missouri resident for at least 90 days immediately preceding the filing of the divorce documents.Divorce Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452
Missouri Divorce - Missouri Bar Association brochure
Marriage and Living Together Law
Marriage Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 451Child Support
Child Support ExplainedChild Support Law - Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 452.340.1
Missouri Child Support Information - Missouri DSS services brochure
Overview of Child Support Services - Missouri Dept. of Social Services
Child Custody and Visitation Law
Child custody decisions are based on the best interests on the child.Custody - Definitions and Determining Factors - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452.375.1
Parenting and Custody Tips and Information - Missouri Bar Association pamphlet
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Property Division
Property is divided "equitably" according to statutory factors.Property Division Law in Missouri - Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452.330.1