Search Florissant Dissolution Of Marriage

Florissant dissolution of marriage records are held by the St. Louis County Circuit Court. Florissant is one of the larger cities in St. Louis County and falls under the 21st Judicial Circuit for all court matters. Dissolution of marriage cases for Florissant residents are filed at the courthouse in Clayton. You can search for cases online through Case.net, visit the clerk office, or request records by mail. This page explains how to find and get dissolution of marriage records for Florissant, Missouri.

Where Florissant Residents File

Florissant is in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Circuit Court at 7900 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 handles dissolution of marriage cases. Call the Circuit Clerk at (314) 615-8029. Note that St. Louis County is different from the City of St. Louis, which has its own court.

The 21st Judicial Circuit covers all of St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Courts website has information about filing procedures, forms, and court services. The circuit is one of the biggest in Missouri, serving a large suburban population.

Florissant has a municipal court, but it handles only city ordinances. For dissolution of marriage, you go to the circuit court in Clayton. The drive from Florissant to the courthouse is about 20 to 25 minutes. The Family Court division processes all dissolution cases, custody, support, and paternity matters for the county.

Search Dissolution Of Marriage in Florissant

Search for Florissant dissolution of marriage cases through Missouri Case.net. This free state tool lets you look up cases by party name, case number, or date. Select the 21st Circuit (St. Louis County) to narrow your search. Case.net shows docket entries, case status, parties, and attorney information. Records go back to the mid-1990s.

Case.net shows case information but not the full documents. To see or get copies of the actual petition, judgment, or other filings, you need to contact the Circuit Clerk.

In-person searches are done at the St. Louis County courthouse in Clayton. Bring the names of the parties or a case number. The clerk staff can pull up the case and let you look at the file. Copy fees apply if you need documents.

Filing for Dissolution in Florissant

At least one spouse must have lived in Missouri for 90 days before filing. Under RSMo 452.305, you file in the circuit court of your county. Florissant residents file in St. Louis County at the 21st Circuit courthouse in Clayton.

The petition must include names, addresses, marriage details, separation date, and information about children. Missouri is a no-fault state. You state that the marriage is irretrievably broken. There is no need to prove wrongdoing by either spouse.

There is a 30-day waiting period. The court will not finalize the dissolution before 30 days from filing. If you have minor children, the court may require a parent education course. Self-represented parties might need a litigant awareness class. Filing fees are set by the circuit. Call the clerk for current amounts. Fee waivers exist for those who qualify.

The Circuit Clerk's office can help with questions about the filing process. They can also tell you about any additional requirements specific to St. Louis County.

Property division in a Florissant dissolution of marriage follows RSMo 452.330. The court divides marital assets in a way it finds fair. Separate property stays with the spouse who owned it before the marriage. If you have children, child support is set using the Form 14 worksheet. Both parents file a Form 14 with the court. Custody decisions follow the best interests of the child standard under Section 452.375. The court can also order mediation to help parents reach a parenting plan agreement.

Copies of Florissant Dissolution Records

Contact the St. Louis County Circuit Clerk at (314) 615-8029 for copies. Visit the courthouse at 7900 Carondelet Avenue in Clayton. Standard copies have a per-page fee. Certified copies with the court seal cost more.

The Missouri Bureau of Vital Records issues Statements Relating to Divorce for $15. This is a verification document that lists names, date, and county. Mail requests go to 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Phone orders are available through VitalChek at 1-877-817-7363. The Bureau has records from July 1948 forward.

Older records may be at the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City.

Florissant Legal Resources

Legal Services of Missouri provides free legal help to qualifying low-income residents in the St. Louis County area, including Florissant. They handle family law cases such as dissolution of marriage.

The Missouri Bar lawyer referral service can connect you with family law attorneys near Florissant. Missouri Legal Help has free forms and guides for self-represented filers. The St. Louis County courthouse also has resources for people handling their own case.

Dissolution records in Missouri are generally public under the Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). Anyone can request access. Sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers and financial account numbers is redacted from public copies. The clerk can explain the process for getting records.

VitalChek orders cost $15 plus a service fee. Mail requests to the Bureau of Vital Records take four to six weeks. Self-represented parties must complete a litigant awareness program under Rule 88.09 before the court will finalize a dissolution of marriage case. Fee waivers are available if you cannot pay. File a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis with proof of your income.

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