Missouri Divorce Steps

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Missouri Divorce Steps to prove that you are the better parent

The divorcing parent must take the assistance of his or her lawyer to develop e-mails, photocopies, logs, calendars and other information that are related to the following topics.

  • The manner in which every parent undermines or supports the other parent's relation with the child
  • The mental and physical health of each parent
  • The plans made by each parent regarding the rearing and development of the child
  • For what duration of time is each parent available for the child
  • The special requirements of the child

General overview of Missouri Divorce Steps

  • Ensure that the divorcing partners satisfy the residency requirements of this state
  • The Petitioner files the petition and other relevant divorce documents in the circuit court
  • The Petitioner serves the divorce documents to the Respondent
  • At this juncture, the divorce process can proceed along one of the following two routes
    • The Respondent agrees to the divorce and signs the documents
    • The Respondent disagrees and is not willing to move the process forward
  • The court might schedule a hearing
  • During the hearing, the court may advise counseling
  • If the divorcing partners are in conflict regarding children, they can request the court to issue orders related to temporary custody and temporary child support. Till the quarrel gets over, the court might appoint a Guardian for the children
  • The court divides the property equitably. Items like gifts are not considered for division
  • The divorcing partners must make it a point to attend the trial as the final judgment is made during this divorce step

What steps must be taken while contemplating a divorce?

  • Collect copies of the insurance policies (life and health policies) that are related to you, your partner and your children
  • Procure a legal description of every part of real property that both the partners own together and separately. Get latest information about the valuation of these properties and any debt related to it. Take the help of a real estate agent and ask this agent to gauge the amount for which this property can be sold in the present market
  • Gather all the details about the vehicles that are leased or owned by you and your partner. The following list gives an idea of the heads of details
    • Make
    • Model
    • Vehicle Identification Number
    • Title
    • The current mileage
    • Debt and Creditor
  • Make a complete list of the physical assets of the residence like kitchen items, furniture pieces, family heirloom, antiques etc. For this take a picture of all the assets or have a video of all these. Further, estimate the current price of each asset. Make a decision regarding whether you would like to retain it or are not bothered if your partner takes it
  • Get a comprehensive view of the economical status
    • This involves determining the annul, semi-annual and monthly bills
    • 401K accounts, retirement accounts, stock assets, bank accounts etc
    It is advisable to prepare a copy of each of the above documents and secure them in a safe deposit box to which only you have access

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