Our Legal Blog

What Are Grounds for Divorce in Missouri?

Each state has its own set of divorce laws enacted to provide uniformity and clarity about how and when to file for and obtain a divorce. In Missouri, divorce is also known as dissolution of marriage. The Missouri Domestic Relations Act governs marriage and divorce procedures within the state. The party that files for divorce is known as the petitioner and the other party is referred to as the ...

Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce

How to protect your property and best interests while safeguarding your future All states have specific laws governing how property is to be distributed after a divorce. Missouri is an equitable division state. This means during divorce, property must be divided between spouses in an equitable, not necessarily equal, manner. The only way to ensure that a property division agreement is equitable is ...