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Divorce in Missouri: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Missouri — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Missouri divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
90 days
No-fault ground
Marriage 'irretrievably broken' — pure no-fault. 30-day minimum after filing before judgment can enter. Residency: 90 days in Missouri by either party.
Filing fee
~$130-$250, varies by circuit/county. Fee waiver: motion/affidavit to proceed in forma pauperis.
Child support
Form 14 — Presumed Child Support Amount worksheet (official statewide form + court-provided calculator). Income shares model.
E-filing (self-represented)
Missouri eFiling System is attorney-focused; self-represented litigants generally CANNOT use it — most SRL pleadings are filed on paper, though Court Operating Rule 27/Rule 21 lets SRLs email-file…
County differences
Moderate. CAFC forms are accepted statewide, but courts.mo.gov warns local circuits may require additional local forms/cover sheets (e.g., St. Louis County, Jackson County have local requirements).
Official statewide forms
YES. Official statewide CAFC (Court Administrator Family Court) form set on courts.mo.gov / selfrepresent.mo.gov: CAFC001 Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, CAFC010-series Answer, CAFC040 Judgment forms, Statement…

Official source: Missouri court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Missouri divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Missouri?

No. Missouri allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Missouri divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Missouri to file for divorce?

90 days

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Missouri?

~$130-$250, varies by circuit/county. Fee waiver: motion/affidavit to proceed in forma pauperis. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Missouri’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.