Missouri adopted the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act. The court may award rehabilitative, periodic, or lump-sum maintenance. The maintenance shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, after considering all the relevant factors. Ten factors set out by statute. The court shall determine custody based on the best interests of the child, considering ten specific factors.
Custody can be joint legal, joint physical, sole legal, sole physical, or any combination.
An award of joint custody is encouraged. A parent not awarded custody shall be given reasonable visitation. Child support guidelines are based on the Income Shares Formula, calculated on gross income. Each parent must submit Civil Procedure Form 14. No information or materials posted here are intended to constitute legal advice, nor can we guarantee the accuracy of posted information, especially as to each individual situation.