§ Dissolution Judgment
Dissolution Judgment
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ____________________, MISSOURI
In re the Marriage of
___________ ___________ ___________ __________
(First) (Middle) (Last) (Jr./Sr./III)
Petitioner, Case No.__________
-and-
Division No.__________
___________ ___________ ___________ __________
(First) (Middle) (Last) (Jr./Sr./III)
Respondent.
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Parties
1. [ ] As used herein, “Wife” refers to Petitioner and “Husband” refers to Respondent.
[ ]As used herein, “Husband” refers to Petitioner and “Wife” refers to Respondent.
2. Appearances(Check all that apply)
[ Wife appears in person. [ ] Wife appears by attorney. [ Guardian ad Litem appears in
] ] person.
[ Husband appears in person. [ ] Husband appears by attorney. [ Cause submitted upon affidavit
] ] of Wife.
[ Third Party __________ appears in [ ] Third Party ________ [ Cause submitted upon affidavit
] person appearsby attorney. ] of husband
3. The last four digits of Wife's Social Security Number are __________ and the last four digits of Husband's Social Security Number are __________.
4. [ ] Respondent is not on active duty in the armed services of the United States now or any time since the filing of the petition herein.
[ ]Respondent is on active duty in the armed services of the United States, but has waived his or her rights pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003.
Jurisdiction
5. Thirty (30) days have elapsed since the filing of the petition herein.
6. The court has personal jurisdiction over Respondent.
[ ]The court does not have personal jurisdiction over Respondent.
7. [ ] Wife has been a resident of the State of Missouri for at least ninety (90) days immediately prior to the filing of the petition herein.
[ ]Husband has been a resident of the State of Missouri for at least ninety (90) days immediately prior to the filing of the petition herein.
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage--Page 1 of 5
Form CAFC070-01/01/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2011
Marriage
8. The parties were married on __________, and the marriage was registered in __________.
9. The parties continued to live together until __________, on or about which date they separated.
10. There is no reasonable likelihood that the marriage of the parties can be preserved, and the marriage is therefore irretrievably broken.
Children
11. Wife is not now pregnant.
12. [ ] There are no unemancipated children born or adopted of the marriage.
[ ]There is/are __________ unemancipated living child(ren) born or adopted of the marriage. The name(s) and age(s) of said child(ren) are:
Name of Child Age
As used herein, “minor child(ren)” refers to the unemancipated living child(ren) listed above.
It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that:
13. The marriage of Wife and Husband is dissolved.
Maintenance
14. Maintenance to Wife
]No maintenance is to be paid to Wife by Husband. This order is not subject to modification.
[ ]Husband is ordered to pay to Wife the sum of __________ per month as and for maintenance. Said maintenance is __________ subject to modification.
[ ]The court lacks jurisdiction to enter any orders with respect to maintenance of Wife.
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage--Page 2 of 5
Form CAFC070-01/01/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2011
15. Maintenance to Husband
[ ]No maintenance is to be paid to Husband by Wife. This order is not subject to modification.
[ ]Wife is ordered to pay to Husband the sum of __________ per month as and for maintenance. Said maintenance is __________ subject to modification.
[ ]The court lacks jurisdiction to enter any orders with respect to maintenance of Husband.
16. Wage Assignment for Maintenance(If maintenance is to be paid by either party)
[ ]Income withholding shall be prepared by the obligee and issued by the Circuit Clerk upon the effective date of this order.
[ ]Income withholding shall not issue for the following reason(s): __________.
Child Custody (If there are unemancipated children)
17. [ ] The court does NOT have “jurisdiction” (as defined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, § 452.700, RSMo et seq.) over the custody arrangements of the minor child(ren) and therefore enters no further orders with respect to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren).
[ ]The court has “jurisdiction” (as defined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, § 452.700, RSMo et seq.) over the custody arrangements of the minor child(ren).
The court approves the provisions of Part A of the parenting plan marked exhibit __________ pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) and finds that the custodial arrangements contained in said parenting plan are in the best interests of the minor child(ren).
Therefore, the court orders the provisions of Part A of the said parenting plan pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) and incorporates by reference all of the terms and conditions pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) set forth in Part A of said parenting plan as if fully set forth herein.
The sheriff or other law enforcement officers shall enforce the rights of any person to custody or visitation pursuant to § 452.425, RSMo.
Child Support (If there are unemancipated children)
18. [ ] The court does not have jurisdiction to enter any orders with respect to the support of the minor child(ren).
[ ]The court orders the provisions of Part B of the parenting plan marked exhibit __________, pertaining to the support of the minor child(ren) and incorporates by reference all of the terms and conditions set forth in Part B of said parenting plan as if fully set forth herein.
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage--Page 3 of 5
Form CAFC070-01/01/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2011
Marital and Nonmarital Property and Marital Debt
19. Division of Property
[ ]The parties have entered into a separation agreement marked exhibit __________ which is found to be not unconscionable. Said separation agreement is incorporated herein and the parties are ordered to perform the terms and conditions set forth therein as well as such further and other orders contained in this judgment.
[ ]The parties have not entered into a separation agreement. All marital and non-marital property and marital debt are divided in exhibit __________. Said division is fair and equitable and the parties are ordered to perform the terms and conditions set forth therein.
20. Real Property
]The legal description of the real property or properties divided herein is more fully set forth in Exhibit(s) __________ which is incorporated into and made a part of this judgment. The Circuit Clerk is ordered to record a certified copy of this judgment with the Recorder of Deeds in the following county or counties where the real property or properties is located:
21. Pension and Retirement Plans
If this judgment divides any pension or retirement benefits, the court intends its judgment to be a qualified domestic relations order and retains jurisdiction for the purpose of establishing or maintaining this order as a qualified domestic relations order or to revise or conform its terms so as to effectuate the expressed intent of this order.
22. Other Orders Concerning Property and Debt
[ ]__________ is ordered to pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for __________.
23. This judgment divides all marital and nonmarital property and marital debt. No other marital or non-marital property or marital debt remains to be divided by the Court except as set forth herein.
Attorney's Fees
24. [ ] Neither party is awarded attorney's fees from the other party.
[ ]Wife shall pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for Husband's attorney's fees herein.
[ ]Husband shall pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for Wife's attorney's fees herein.
Name Change
25. [ ] Wife is granted restoration _______________ name of ___________________.
of her (Maiden or Former) (New Full Name)
Other Orders:
26. [ ] Other orders are as per the attached Exhibit Number __________, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage--Page 4 of 5
Form CAFC070-01/01/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2011
Court Costs
27. [ ] Court costs are to be paid from the court cost deposit(s) previously posted.
[ ]Court costs are waived.
Waiver of Right to Rehearing (If case is heard by a Commissioner pursuant to § 487.010, RSMo et. seq.)
[ ]We, the undersigned parties, do hereby acknowledge receipt of the findings and recommendations of the commissioner, and waive the right to file a motion for rehearing in this case.
(If heard by a Family Court Judge) (If heard by a Family Court Commissioner)
Findings and Recommendations of Commissioner:
____________________ _____________ ______________________ _______________
Judge Date Commissioner Date
All orders and these findings and recommendations of the
Commissioner are confirmed and adopted as the judgment of
the court.
______________________ _______________
Judge Date
A certified copy of this judgment is to be mailed to the following person(s): (Check all applicable boxes)
[ ]Petitioner's Attorney [ ] Respondent's Attorney [ ] Guardian ad Litem
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Signature of Petitioner's Attorney) (Signature of Respondent's Attorney) (Signature of Guardian ad Litem)
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(Street) (Street) (Street)
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(City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip)
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(Telephone Number) (Telephone Number) (Telephone Number)
[ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent [ ] Third Party
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(Signature of Petitioner) (Signature of Respondent) (Signature of Third Party)
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(Street) (Street) (Street)
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(City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip)
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(Telephone Number) (Telephone Number) (Telephone Number)
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage--Page 5 of 5
Form CAFC070-01/01/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2011