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Missouri Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Missouri. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance, 4) Appreciation of separate property, except to the extent marital assets or the efforts of either spouse during the marriage contributed to the increase in value. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, unless still a full-time student, in which case it is 21. Courts can order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Missouri child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.dss.mo.gov/cse/index.htm Divorce Related Statutes For Missouri http://www.moga.mo.gov/STATUTES/STATUTES.HTM#T30 Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |