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2026 edition • Verified against RSMo §§ 452.305, 452.310 & current Missouri Courts instructionsMissouri Uncontested Divorce Kit
A plain-English guide to Missouri's own dissolution forms, sorted by what your case actually triggers.
- Petition (CAFC001), financial disclosures and the Judgment (CAFC070)
- Parenting Plan (CAFC501) and Form 14, where your case needs them
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“Stress-free and dignified. We avoided a messy court battle.”
Andrew H. · Independence, MO
- Built on statewide Missouri forms
- Litigant Awareness walkthrough
- Worked Form 14 example
- 30-day money back
Is This Kit Right for You?
This kit is built for cooperative cases. If your situation is on the right-hand list, we would rather you spend your money on an hour with a lawyer than on our kit.
Use this kit if:
- One of you has lived in — or been stationed as armed-services in — Missouri for at least 90 days (RSMo § 452.305).
- You both agree the marriage is irretrievably broken.
- You agree on property, debt, and — if you have children — custody and support.
- You are both willing to disclose your finances honestly on CAFC040 and CAFC050.
- Your spouse can be properly served or will voluntarily enter an appearance, and is likely to respond rather than default.
Talk to a lawyer first if:
- There is domestic violence, coercion, or you feel unsafe negotiating.
- Neither of you has lived in, or been stationed in, Missouri for 90 days.
- You disagree on custody or on the Form 14 support number.
- You suspect hidden assets, or one spouse handled all the money.
- A business, multiple properties, or a pension split (QDRO) is involved.
Free. If you don't qualify, we'll tell you before you pay.
Where Missouri DIY Filings Get Sent Back
Almost never because the couple disagreed. Here's what actually trips up self-represented filers.
Not knowing the Certificate of Dissolution and Filing Information Sheet exist
Missouri's statewide packet includes a Certificate of Dissolution (CAFC065) for vital-records purposes — most courts want two copies — and a Filing Information Sheet (CAFC067), which an e-filed case can sometimes satisfy with the data already entered under Court Operating Rule 4.07. Neither shows up on a bare "petition, disclosures, judgment" list. The kit tells you which of these your filing method actually requires.
Confusing FI-10 with GN320
GN320 is a redaction-compliance certification filed with your non-electronic documents — you file it whether or not you redacted anything. FI-10 only comes into play when you've actually redacted information or used a generic descriptor in the record. Missouri's own redaction guidance says courts do not review each document for redaction compliance and will not refuse to accept a filing on that basis alone, so getting this wrong is a cleanup item, not an automatic rejection. The kit walks you through which form applies and when.
Treating the Litigant Awareness certificate as the finish line
Missouri Supreme Court Rule 88.09 requires both self-represented spouses — not just the one filing — to complete the free Litigant Awareness Program at selfrepresent.mo.gov before preparing the forms, and to file the certificate. It's a real prerequisite, but it doesn't by itself make your packet complete or guarantee your circuit accepts it. The kit tells you when to do it and what still comes after.
Assuming a signed Answer always means no service fees
CAFC010-R is a responsive pleading — your spouse can use it to let the court decide the case, and could also use it to disagree with parts of the petition. Your case still needs a legally effective summons/service or a documented voluntary appearance, and some circuits add their own process requirements. The kit explains the actual service and response paths instead of promising one avoids the other.
Missing the 30-day parenting-plan deadline
In a case involving custody or visitation, each parent (jointly or individually) must submit a proposed parenting plan within 30 days of service or the filing of an entry of appearance, whichever happens first (RSMo § 452.310). The court still has final say over the plan and over any departure from the Form 14 guideline amount. The kit flags this deadline early instead of leaving you to find it in the statute.
Yes, Missouri Gives the Forms Away Free
The blank forms are published by the Missouri Judiciary and cost nothing to download, and only a lawyer may charge a fee to prepare them for your specific case. We're not a law firm and this kit doesn't do that — we'd rather tell you here than have you wonder after checkout.
So what are you actually paying for?
Understanding which forms apply to you
The state lists the forms. It doesn't explain, in plain English, which ones a no-children case needs versus a case with kids, or what order Missouri's own instructions put them in.
The forms most people don't know exist
The Certificate of Dissolution (CAFC065), the Filing Information Sheet (CAFC067), and the FI-10/GN320 confidentiality forms rarely show up on a first-glance form list. We explain what each is for and when it applies.
The prerequisite before you touch a form
Missouri requires self-represented family-law filers — both spouses — to complete the free Litigant Awareness Program and file the certificate before preparing the paperwork. We show you exactly where and when.
Form 14, explained line by line
The child-support worksheet is where DIY filers get stuck. We include a worked example with realistic numbers so you can see how each line is derived and why the court can depart from it.
Plain-English explanations, not legal advice
We explain what each official form asks for and why, in language written for someone who has never filed anything — without telling you what to write for your specific case.
Your circuit's questions, in advance
A short call script for your circuit clerk: local forms, current fee, parenting class, and how your circuit handles hearings and scheduling.
Put plainly: you're paying for the explanations and the roadmap, not for a lawyer preparing your paperwork. If that's not worth $129 to you, download the free forms and use our free Missouri guide instead — we mean that.
Where DIY Filers Actually Get Stuck
It's rarely the petition. It's CAFC040 — whose full title is "Statement of Property and Debt and Proposed Separation Agreement." People treat it like a worksheet, when it's the document that becomes the substance of the judge's order on who keeps the house. Our guide walks through it line by line.
Keep more of what you'd spend on fees
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between an attorney's bill and a one-time kit price — see the cost breakdown alongside.
Understand your service options up front
Whether your spouse can file the Respondent's Answer (CAFC010-R) or enter a documented voluntary appearance in your circuit, knowing the real options before you file can help you avoid unnecessary sheriff or process-server costs.
Don't lose weeks to a rejected filing
The 30-day statutory clock runs from filing. A packet missing a required document doesn't restart that clock — but a rejection or continuance can still cost you your place in the docket queue.
What a Missouri divorce costs
Filing fees are set county by county and generally run higher when minor children are involved. Confirm the current figure with your Circuit Clerk. Fee waivers are available if you qualify.
What's Inside the Kit
A guide to Missouri's statewide dissolution forms, grouped by what actually triggers them.
Prerequisites & Confidentiality
The steps most filers miss until they reach the counter.
- Litigant Awareness Program walkthrough (both spouses)
- FI-10 — Confidential Case Filing Sheet (if you redact)
- GN320 — Redaction Certification (non-e-filings)
- Circuit clerk call script
Core Case Documents
Opening, disclosing, and finalizing the case.
- CAFC001 — Petition for Dissolution
- CAFC040 — Property, Debt & Separation Agmt
- CAFC050 — Income and Expenses
- CAFC065 — Certificate of Dissolution (usually 2 copies)
- CAFC067 — Filing Information Sheet
- CAFC070 — Judgment and Decree
If Your Case Needs Them
Documents tied to how your spouse responds and whether you have children.
- CAFC010-R — Respondent's Answer
- CAFC501 — Parenting Plan, Parts A & B
- Form 14 — worked sample worksheet
- Deviation worksheet, if you ask the court to differ
What this kit does not include
- Preparing or completing your specific forms for a fee — Missouri Judiciary instructions reserve paid form preparation to a licensed attorney
- A guarantee that your circuit accepts the filing, schedules no hearing, or approves your judgment as submitted
- The court's own filing fees or any process-server/sheriff fees
- Contested cases — disputes over custody, support, property, or a spouse who won't cooperate
- Legal advice about your situation, or review of your completed documents
Built around Missouri's statewide packet, used in Circuit Courts across the state — including St. Louis, Jackson, St. Charles, and Greene counties. Your county may add local forms or scheduling practices; the kit tells you how to check.
How It Works
Four steps from download to signed judgment.
Clear the prerequisites
Both spouses complete Missouri's free Litigant Awareness Program and print certificates. Call your Circuit Clerk with our script to confirm the fee and any local forms.
Fill out and file
Work through the Petition (CAFC001), disclosures, Certificate of Dissolution, and the confidentiality forms your filing method requires. File with the Circuit Clerk and pay the fee, or apply for a waiver.
Serve, respond, then wait 30 days
Your spouse is served or voluntarily enters an appearance, and can file the Answer (CAFC010-R).
Hearing, then judgment
Missouri circuits differ on scheduling and whether a hearing or additional pretrial step is required. Confirm your circuit's process, then attend as directed while the judge signs your Judgment and Decree (CAFC070). Order certified copies afterward for name changes and benefits.
Three Honest Options
Including the one where you don't pay us anything.
| Free state forms | PlainDivorce Kit | Attorney | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to you | $0 | $129 | Billed hourly or flat1 |
| Official forms | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Explains which ones apply to you | No | Yes | Yes |
| Form 14 worked example | No | Yes | Done for you |
| Prepares documents for your specific case | No | No — self-help only | Yes |
| Legal advice for your situation | No | No | Yes |
| Who sets the pace | You | You | Their calendar |
All three options require you to pay the court's filing fee separately. PlainDivorce is not a law firm, does not prepare documents for your specific case, and cannot give legal advice about your case — that column is honest, not modest.
1 We didn't find a current, reliable Missouri-specific study of uncontested-divorce attorney pricing to cite, so we're not publishing a specific dollar figure. Attorneys typically bill either an hourly rate or a flat fee for an agreed dissolution; ask any firm you're considering for a written quote to compare against the $129 kit price.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Open the kit, read it, compare it against what your clerk tells you. If it doesn't make your filing clearer, email us within 30 days and we'll refund you in full. No forms to fill out — you've had enough of those.
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What Missouri Customers Say
Feedback from people who filed their own dissolution using our kits.
4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews
Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“Stress-free and dignified. We avoided a messy court battle.”
Andrew H.
Independence, MO
“I was surprised at how manageable this was once I knew which forms actually applied to us.”
Cecilia W.
Columbia, MO
“I'm not good with paperwork, but this was foolproof. Easy to navigate.”
Isabella Z.
Springfield, MO
“Broken down into simple steps. Anyone can do this.”
Laura A.
Springfield, MO
Individual results depend on your own circumstances and your circuit's schedule. No outcome is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aren't these forms free from the state?
Yes, and we say so above. The blank forms are published by the Missouri Judiciary and cost nothing, and Missouri's own instructions say only a lawyer may charge a fee to prepare them for your specific case — we don't do that either. You're paying for a plain-English explanation of which forms apply to your case, what order they go in, and which prerequisites (like the Litigant Awareness certificate) have to be handled before you reach the counter. If you'd rather work it out yourself, our free Missouri guide covers the same ground in less detail.
What is the 30-day waiting period?
Under RSMo § 452.305, a judge cannot enter your dissolution until 30 days have passed since the petition was filed. The clock starts at filing — not at service, and not when you signed your agreement. Total agreement doesn't shorten it. Day 30 is the earliest possible date, not a guaranteed one. More on the Missouri timeline.
What is the Statement of Property and Debt?
Missouri Form CAFC040, whose full title is "Statement of Property and Debt and Proposed Separation Agreement." You list every asset and debt, mark each marital or separate, assign a value, and say who gets it. Because it doubles as your proposed settlement, what you write becomes the substance of the judge's order. Our guide walks you through it line by line.
Do I need Form 14?
Yes, when child support is being determined. Form 14 produces a presumed support amount from both parents' incomes, childcare, health insurance, and overnights. If you agree to a different number, the court still needs a stated basis to find the guideline amount unjust or inappropriate. The kit includes a worked example and a deviation worksheet.
When is the parenting plan due, and who files it?
In a case involving custody or visitation, each party — jointly or individually — must submit a proposed parenting plan within 30 days of service or the filing of an entry of appearance, whichever comes first (RSMo § 452.310). The court reviews the final plan for the children's best interests, regardless of what the parents propose.
Do I have to go to court?
A hearing is the statewide default, and Missouri's own materials say circuits differ on docketing, who prepares the proposed judgment, and whether any pretrial or case-management step is required first. Some circuits allow narrower finalization paths for fully agreed cases, but we can't promise your circuit is one of them or that it applies without an attorney. Ask your Circuit Clerk what your specific court requires.
What if my county requires extra forms?
Some circuits — particularly the metro ones — add local cover sheets, their own income-and-expense form, a required parenting class, or a locally issued hearing notice. Missouri's own instructions tell filers to check locally. The kit includes a short call script so you can get every county-specific answer from your Circuit Clerk in one phone call, before you print anything.
Is this legal advice, or will you prepare my forms?
No to both. PlainDivorce is not a law firm, cannot advise you on your specific case, and does not prepare or complete your documents for you — Missouri's own instructions say only a lawyer may charge a fee to prepare these forms. The kit is a self-help information product: it explains Missouri's process and organizes the official forms so you can complete them yourself. If your situation involves safety concerns, hidden assets, a business, or a custody dispute, please see a Missouri family law attorney instead.
What if it doesn't help me?
Email us within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you in full. We'd rather give the money back than have you filing a packet you don't understand.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, do not prepare or review your documents for a fee, and do not represent you in court. The Missouri Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product that explains Missouri's statewide dissolution process and forms. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship, and we cannot guarantee that any circuit accepts your filing, skips a hearing, or approves your judgment as submitted.
Court rules, forms, and fees change, and local circuit practice varies. Filing fees currently run roughly $100–$235 depending on county and whether minor children are involved. You are responsible for verifying current local requirements, form versions, and procedure with your Circuit Clerk before filing. Content last reviewed: September 2026.
If there is domestic violence, hidden assets, or you are unsure whether an agreement is fair, speak with a Missouri family law attorney before filing.