Missouri Divorce and Family Law

Missouri Divorce FAQ

Getting divorced in Missouri can be disorienting (if you’re not a lawyer). Going in without some basic information can only make it worse.

Divorce and Property Division in Missouri

If you’re getting divorced in Missouri, the issue of dividing your property is going to come up. You may think you know what you’re entitled to—but you may be in for a surprise.

Spying on Your Spouse: Eavesdropping Laws in Missouri

Do suspect your spouse to be cheating? Learn privacy laws so you don't cross the line.

How Do I File for Divorce in Missouri?

Learn about the requirements and steps to get a divorce in Missouri—and how you can get help.

Uncontested Divorce in Missouri

Learn how to save time and money with an uncontested divorce in Missouri.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Missouri

If you’re seeking alimony in your Missouri divorce, you may think you’re automatically entitled to it. You may be in for a surprise.

Adultery in Missouri: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

If you’re getting divorced in Missouri, and your spouse has cheated on you, will it have an impact on any alimony award?

Prenuptial Agreements in Missouri

What makes a prenuptial agreement enforceable in Missouri?

Child Custody in Missouri

Missouri law presumes that equal parenting time is best for children—but you might be able to prove otherwise. Learn how judges decide, and how to change your current custody or visitation arrangements.

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Missouri

Learn how domestic violence can affect a judge's decisions about custody and visitation in Missouri, including when judges may allow an abusive parent to see a child or have parenting time.

Child Support Laws in Missouri

Learn how child support is calculated in Missouri, when judges might order a different amount than the standard calculation, how to change the existing support amount, and more.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Missouri

If you’re seeking alimony in your Missouri divorce, you may think you’re automatically entitled to it. You may be in for a surprise.

Child Support Enforcement in Missouri

Learn how to get help collecting child support in Missouri, what state agencies and courts can do to enforce support orders, and what can happen to deadbeat parents.

The Basics of Annulment in Missouri

Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn about the grounds for an annulment and how to get one in Missouri.