What Is Support/Maintenance?

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 and wife; their health; their work and what they earn; and what money or property they have. (This was formerly known as alimony.)

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 Dissolution?
A: 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 … 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