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Missouri Family Laws

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Family law is a relatively broad legal practice area that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and other matters. Abortion laws, which vary quite a bit from state to state, also are included in family law. Missouri marriage laws cover the types of marriage that are prohibited, the grounds for an annulment, the legal requirements for divorce, and how the state handles marital property in a divorce. Some criminal matters, such as child abuse and domestic violence, also involve family law. For instance, a victim of domestic violence may seek a protective order and perhaps a modification of child custody. Click on a topic below to learn more.

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Going through a divorce, legal separation, or child custody matter can be challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Contact a family law attorney in Missouri to have a strong legal advocate on your side who can explain the laws, negotiate on your behalf, and even appear with you in court.

Learn About Missouri Family Laws

  • Missouri Adoption Laws

    Information about adoption laws and the adoption process in Missouri, including residency requirements, qualifications for adoptive parents, and links to related resources and state publications.

  • Missouri Child Custody Laws

    Basics of child custody law in the Show-Me State, with information about the types of custody allowed in Missouri; how courts decide who gets custody; and more.

  • Missouri Child Support Guidelines

    How a Missouri family court determines child support amounts, the guidelines judges in the state must take into consideration, and how to calculate monthly gross income.

  • Missouri Annulment and Prohibited Marriages

    An overview of Missouri annulment laws and procedures, and the types of marriage that are prohibited under state law, such as marriage between close relatives.

  • Missouri Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

    An overview of domestic violence-specific restraining orders and protection orders under Missouri law, including details about requirements of each type of order and resources for abuse victims.

  • Missouri Legal Age Laws

    How Missouri law establishes minimum ages for certain legal processes, such as filing a lawsuit, becoming emancipated, entering into a contract, or consenting to medical treatment.

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