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| Where do I file my divorce papers in Missouri? |
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The divorce can be filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in the Missouri county where either spouses lives.
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| How much is the filing fee in Missouri? |
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The filing fee charged by the Court is NOT included in the DivorceWriter price. The fee for filing for divorce in Missouri varies from county to county, but is typically $150.00-$200.00.
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| What are the Missouri residency requirements for filing for divorce? |
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At least one spouse must live in Missouri for at least 90 days before filing for divorce there. The divorce can be filed either in the county in which the petitioner resides or in the county in which the respondent resides.
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| How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in Missouri? |
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There is a 30-day waiting period in Missouri that begins on the date the divorce is filed.
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| What are the grounds for filing for divorce in Missouri? |
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The no-fault grounds for divorce in Missouri is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. An irretrievably broken marriage is one where there is no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved.
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