Missouri Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Missouri publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Missouri sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Missouri's core family statutes live in the Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 452 - Dissolution of Marriage. Statewide e-filing for self-represented people is planned for a later phase but was not available as of mid-2026.

How the Missouri court system handles family cases

Family cases in Missouri are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division. The Circuit Court hears divorce and custody; larger circuits have a Family Court division.

Missouri's 114 counties (plus St. Louis City) are grouped into 46 judicial circuits.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Missouri Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Missouri.

Besides the judge, a Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Family Court Commissioners hear support and many family matters and recommend orders.

Official Missouri resources

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Missouri state courts website (Missouri judicial branch): The official home of the Missouri court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.mo.gov

Missouri family law forms (Missouri judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Missouri cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=46735

Missouri self-help resources (Missouri courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Missouri family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=704

Missouri eFiling System (Missouri Courts): Missouri's eFiling System is only open to licensed attorneys. If you do not have a lawyer you file family court papers on paper with your circuit clerk, though a few circuits let you submit documents by email, so ask your local clerk. https://www.courts.mo.gov/ecf/logon.do

Find a Court directory (by county) (Missouri judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.mo.gov/mcw/findacourt/getCountyCourtData.htm

Missouri rules of procedure (Missouri judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Missouri. https://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/ClerkHandbooksP2RulesOnly.nsf

Missouri mediation and dispute resolution (Missouri judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Missouri family cases. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=524

Missouri financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.mo.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Missouri family cases ask for. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=46900

Missouri child support guideline resources (courts.mo.gov): Official Missouri child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=516

Missouri Case.net (Missouri courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/welcome.do

Frequently used official Missouri forms

These links open official Missouri government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (No Minor Children), form CAFC501 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=515

Statement of Income and Expenses, form Form 14 (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=586

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (CAFC001), form CAFC001 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=114396

Respondent's Answer to Petition for Dissolution (CAFC010), form CAFC010 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=114402

Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (CAFC070), form CAFC070 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=114403

Motion for Family Access Order (FA 10), form FA 10 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=701

Petition for Change of Name, Adult (CAFC401), form CAFC401 (Name Change), official document: https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=55062

Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$133-$200.

E-filing link data for Missouri was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Missouri family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Missouri judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Missouri?

Missouri's eFiling System is only open to licensed attorneys. If you do not have a lawyer you file family court papers on paper with your circuit clerk, though a few circuits let you submit documents by email, so ask your local clerk. Statewide e-filing for self-represented people is planned for a later phase but was not available as of mid-2026.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Missouri?

Dissolution filing fee: ~$133-$200. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Missouri?

Family cases in Missouri are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court Division. The Circuit Court hears divorce and custody; larger circuits have a Family Court division.