Divorce in Missouri

In the state of Missouri, there is a divorce rate of 5.0 per 1000 population, which makes it a little bit greater than the national average of 3.6 per 1000 population. Each state has its own laws regarding divorce and Missouri is no different. In Missouri, the law covers such topics as child support, property division, and child custody. Property division in the state is determined by the equitable distribution principles; in other words, the court will do its best to distribute the property between parties as fairly as possible.