§ Dissolution Answer
Dissolution Answer
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF __________________________, MISSOURI
(County where court is located)
In re the Marriage of }
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__________ __________ __________ __________ }
(First) (Middle) (Last) (Jr./Sr./III) }
Petitioner,(Your full name should be entered here) } Case No.___________________________
} (Will be assigned
-and- } when case is filed)
} Division
No.___________________________
__________ _________ __________ __________ } (Will be assigned
(First) (Middle) (Last) (Jr./Sr./III) } when case is filed)
Respondent. (Enter your spouse's full name here) }
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Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
1. I am answering the following pleading (One of the following MUST be checked)
[ ] The first petition my spouse filed in this case (Original Petition)
[ ] The second petition my spouse filed in this case (First Amended Petition)
[ ] This third petition my spouse filed in this case (Second Amended Petition)
2. I understand that by voluntarily entering my appearance and filing this pleading, I am subjecting myself to the jurisdiction of this court, and the court may enter such orders and judgments as are authorized by law, including orders awarding maintenance (formerly alimony), child support, child custody, parenting time/visitation, division of property, division of debts, and attorney's fees.
3. I admit as true EVERYTHING my spouse stated in his or her Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and incorporate all of those allegations herein EXCEPT the following:
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Instructions: Any allegation not specifically denied will be deemed admitted and you will not have the opportunity to disagree with this allegation when the case is presented to the court. Identify each paragraph that contains any allegation with which you disagree.
4. What are the last four numbers of your social security number?
XXX-XX-____________________
(Social Security Number)
Instructions: The last four digits of your social security number are required by RSMo § 452.312.2(6).
5. Check ONE of the following boxes:
[ ] I am not on active duty in the armed services of the United States of America.
[ ] I am on active duty in the armed services of the United States of America, but waive my rights pursuant to the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003.
Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage--Page 1 of 3
Form CAFC010-08/29/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2009
REQUEST FOR RELIEF
If you are the Wife, do you want to change your name back to the name you had prior to your marriage or back to your original maiden name?
[ ] Yes, I would like to change my name back to my previous married name of
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[ ] Yes, I would like to change my name back to my maiden name of
_________________________________________________________________________.
[ ] No, I will keep the name I have.
I WOULD LIKE THE COURT TO GRANT THE FOLLOWING:
A dissolution of my marriage;
Custody of the child(ren) born of the marriage as stated herein (if applicable);
Appropriate orders with respect to the support of the minor child(ren) (if applicable);
A division of the marital property and debts (REQUIRED);
And such further and other orders as the court would deem appropriate.
[ ] Maintenance to be paid to me by my spouse; (Optional)
[ ] Maintenance to be paid to my spouse by me; (Optional)
I further certify under oath that I have given my spouse a copy of this answer pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 43.01(d) by: (You MUST check at least ONE of the following three boxes)
[ ] Mailing a copy to [ ]my spouse or [ ]my spouse's attorney on __________, 20 _____ at the following address:
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(Street)
________________________ ________________________ _______________
(City) (State) (Zip)
[ ] Handing a copy to [ ] my spouse or [ ] my spouse's attorney on _______________, 20_____.
[ ] Sending a copy to [ ] my spouse or [ ] my spouse's attorney by fax to ____________________(telephone number) on ____________________, 20 ___ at ____________________(time).
NOTICE
Some local rules may also require that you file an income and expense statement and a property statement at the time you file your answer. Failure to do so could cause your answer to be stricken. Also, if there are any unemancipated children, you are required to file a proposed parenting plan within thirty (30) days after the date you were served by the sheriff or the date you filed this answer. You may file a joint parenting plan with your spouse. See RSMo § 452.310.7.
MAILING ADDRESS OF RESPONDENT (THIS MUST BE COMPLETED)
If you do not complete this portion of this document, the court will have no way to notify you of court dates and other
proceedings in your case. The court will then be forced to proceed without giving you notice.
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(Street)
________________________ ________________________ _______________
(City) (State) (Zip)
_______________________ ___________________________________
(Telephone Number) (E-Mail Address--Optional)
This is the address that the court will use to send information concerning your case to you. If you move during the time this case is pending, you must send a letter to the court notifying it of your new address. It is your duty to keep the court informed as to your correct address.
This address is not necessarily the same as the address at which you reside. Even if you do not wish to disclose the address at which you reside, you MUST still provide the court with a mailing address.
Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage--Page 2 of 3
Form CAFC010-08/29/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2009
Instructions: The following information MUST be filled in before a notary public. Your answer is required to be verified before a notary public. RSMo § 452.310.1.
COUNTY OF
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STATE OF
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Respondent, of lawful age, being duly sworn on his or her oath, states that he or she is the respondent named above and that the facts stated in Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage are true according to his or her best knowledge and belief.
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Respondent--SIGN HERE Respondent--PRINT YOUR NAME HERE
Subscribed and sworn to this _____ day of ____________________, 20 _____.
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Notary Public
The Respondent must sign this
My Commission Expires: answer in front of a
Notary Public.
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ATTORNEY INFORMATION(May be completed by your attorney) Do not enter any information here if
you
___________________________ _____________________ are filing this answer
Attorney--SIGN HERE Missouri Bar Number without the assistance of a lawyer.
__________________________________________________ This information may be
Attorney for Respondent--PRINT YOUR NAME HERE completed by your attorney.
__________________________________________________ [ ] I have assisted
(Street) Respondent in the preparation of these
_________________ ____________ _________________ pleadings, but I am not
(City) (State) (Zip) entering my appearance on
_________________ ____________ _________________ behalf of Respondent.
(Telephone Number) (Fax Number) (Email Address)
Respondent's Answer to Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage--Page 3 of 3
Form CAFC010-08/29/ This form is available for free at www.selfrepresent.mo.gov
2009