What Is Dissolution?

It is another name for divorce. It is a legal ending of the marriage, so that both spouses become single again. Neither spouse may marry within 40 days after the divorce because the court may change the decision. The wife`s lawyer may ask that her name be changed back to her maiden name.

Other Missouri Family Law FAQs

Q: What Is Joint Custody?
A: It is a plan in which parents get court permission to share the decisionmaking responsibilities and sometimes also share the physical custody of the children. … More
Q: What Is Support/Maintenance?
A: Before the judge decides how much support is needed for either spouse, he will think about: how long the husband and wife have been married; the ages of the husband … More
Q: Does Missouri Have A No-Fault Divorce Law?
A: Yes and no. Generally, one person doesn`t have to prove that the other one is at fault in order to get a divorce. But sometimes fault must be proven to help the court … More
Q: What Is Annulment?
A: A decision by the court that the marriage was not legal from the beginning. More
Q: In Missouri, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Missouri law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. More
Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Missouri?
A: Missouri law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. It is also important to have the premarital agreement witnessed and … More