Online Divorce
in Missouri
- Divorce papers ready to download in 2 business days
- Step-by-step filing instructions with 24/7 customer support
- Affordable and convenient
- Divorce papers ready to download in 2 business days
- Step-by-step filing instructions with 24/7 customer support
- Affordable and convenient
How it works?
Step 1
Qualify for divorce
Confirm our product will work for your situation
Step 2
Provide your case details
Provide the information required through our easy to use questionnaire
Step 3
Get your papers
Review forms and make unlimited changes before finalizing documents
Step 4
File for divorce
Papers come with comprehensive filing instructions
We can help you if
- You have kids
- You are currently pregnant
- You and your spouse have common property or debts
- Your spouse is missing
- You know nothing about the divorce process
- You have disagreements with your spouse
- You are in a same-sex marriage
- You need help filing with the court
Benefits of Missouri Divorce Online
Cost effective solution designed to support you without lawyer fees
Up-to-date forms and instructions for your specific court to ensure success
Our intelligent engine gives you specific instructions for your situation
We can handle court filings and serving your spouse
Our dedicated customer care team provides instructions throughout the process
We can connect you with independent licensed attorneys in your state to answer questions about your case
Expert-guided post-divorce support to help you happily move on with your life
Additional support services to help you navigate divorce — help with kids, the house, financial matters and more
Our services *Services available after registration.
- Get your divorce papers within 30 minutes after divorce interview
- Expedited phone and email support for any questions, changes or updates.
- Initiate Case with Court
- Effortlessly Serve Your Spouse
- Finalize Divorce
How long does it take to get a divorce in Missouri
The waiting period for a divorce in Missouri is 30 days. The application for divorce must be on file for 30 days before the court issues a divorce order. After 30 days, the spouses may apply to the secretary for the appointment of a trial for the case. If the couple has children, they must attend a parenting class before considering the case. Also, the district clerk will have all the necessary information about the course.
Residency Requirements in MO
To file for a divorce online in Missouri, the spouses must meet residency requirements for the court to accept the case. However, if the court finds it does not have jurisdictional rights to hear the case, it will not be taken or eventually rejected.
The residency requirements for couples are as follows:
- One spouse must be a resident of Missouri or a member of the military who has been in that state for ninety days immediately before filing for divorce;
- Thirty days must elapse from the date of filing for divorce until the dissolution of the marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to file for an uncontested divorce in Missouri?
Spouses can file online through the e-filing system, send papers by mail to the court, come to court in person and file divorce documents, or use the additional services of Online Missouri Divorce for filing documents with the court.
How much does a divorce cost in Missouri?
Missouri's filing fees vary by county, but it does not cost more than $225 for an uncontested divorce. The average cost for a contested divorce in MO is $13,500 and $20,200 when children are involved.
How to get a free divorce in Missouri?
If the couple cannot pay the filing fee, they can get a fee waiver by proving to the court that they are in financial hardship.
How to get divorce papers in Missouri?
Couples can find all the necessary forms on the Missouri State Judicial Branch website or can request the required documents from the court clerk of the district where they live. They can also use Online Missouri Divorce to generate ready-to-sign forms within two business days.
Where do I go to file for an uncontested divorce in Missouri?
Once the required divorce papers are completed, they must be filed at the clerk’s office in the appropriate county or online using the e-filing system.
What are the grounds for divorce in Missouri?
Missouri has both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. Grounds without fault include the "irrevocably broken marriage,” while fault-based grounds include adultery, abusive behavior, abandonment, etc.
How is property divided in a Missouri Divorce?
Missouri is an equitable distribution state, which means that property will be divided by the court in a way that is fair to both parties but not necessarily equally.