Court Rules


Rule 68 - Dissolution of Marriage

Rule 68.7 - Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage

No petition for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or declaration of invalidity of marriage will be accepted for filing unless it is accompanied by the original and one copy of the Missouri Division of Health Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. The form shall be prepared by petitioner in full, with the exceptions of provisions 15, 17, 18, 19, 22 and 23. No Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage may be docketed for hearing for final determination unless and until all other numbered paragraphs and sub-paragraphs of the original and copy of the Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage are completed in full. Upon termination of the proceedings, the prevailing party shall be responsible for completing provisions 15, 17, 18, and 19.


6/23/89
(Effective 7/23/89)