INSTRUCTIONS: MISSOURI DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (DIVORCE) - PETITIONER'S FORMS PACKAGE

If you wish to represent yourself in a Missouri divorce, a package containing all the documents you will need is available on the website maintained by the state to provide assistance for those representing themselves in family court. This article discusses all documents which are contained in this package.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 1: The first document is the actual petition for divorce (form CAFC0001). This document initiates the separation process and must be served upon your spouse.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 2: The second document is a certificate of dissolution of marriage (form CAFC065). This form will be submitted to the court once your divorce has been finalized.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 3: The third document is a statement of income and expenses (form CAFC050) detailing both spouses' income and expenses.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 4: The fourth document, a statement of property and debt and proposed separation agreement (form CAFC040), is only to be completed if two spouses can resolve all of their differences. They must both sign and submit this form.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 5: The fifth document is a respondent's answer to plaintiff's petition for dissolution of marriage (form CAFC010). This is filed to dispute any part of your petition or to give your spouse's consent to let the court resolve your divorce.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 6: The sixth document is a judgment of dissolution of marriage. This is a document you can submit with or without your spouse detailing the rulings you would like a judge to make. Every court has a different completion process.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 7: The seventh document is a filing informaiton sheet submitted for administrative purposes.

Missouri Dissolution Of Marriage (Divorce) - Petitioner's Forms Package Step 8: The eight document is a parenting plan that must only be completed if minor children are involved in the divorce.