Missouri probate, civil and family deadlines

Absolute bar on creditor claims (1 year after death)

12 months after the date of death

shall become unenforceable and shall be forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, the heirs, devisees and legatees of the decedent one year following the date of the decedent's death

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.444.1 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Present a will for probate, or apply for letters of administration (1 year after death)

12 months after the date of death

In cases where notice has not previously been given in accordance with section 473.033 of the granting of letters on the estate of testator, within one year after the date of death of the testator ... no letters of administration shall be issued unless application is made to the court for such letters within one year from the date of death of the decedent

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.050.3(2), .5, .6 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Action to account for nonprobate transfers

18 months after the date of death

may be enforced by an action for accounting commenced within eighteen months following the decedent's death

Mo. Rev. Stat. §461.300.2 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Inventory and appraisement

30 days after the date letters were issued

Within thirty days after letters are granted, unless a longer time is granted by the court, the personal representative shall make and return an inventory and appraisement, in one written instrument

Mo. Rev. Stat. §§473.233.1, 473.793 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Verified statement of actions pending at death

90 days after the date letters were issued

Within ninety days after the appointment of a personal representative, he shall file with the probate division a verified statement of all actions, known to him, pending against his decedent at decedent's death.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.363.2 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Close an independent administration

12 months after the date letters were issued

an independent personal representative shall petition for an order of complete settlement under section 473.837, or file a statement of account under section 473.840, within one year after the original appointment of an independent personal representative of the estate

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.843 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Will contest

6 months after the order admitting the will

Unless any person interested in the probate of a will appears within six months after the date of the probate or rejection thereof by the probate division of the circuit court, or within six months after the first publication of notice of granting of letters on the estate of the decedent, whichever is later

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.083.1 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Surviving spouse's election against the will

6 months and 10 days after the order admitting the will

may be made at any time within ten days after the expiration of the time limited for contesting the will of decedent

Mo. Rev. Stat. §474.180 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Creditor claims barred (6 months after first publication)

6 months after the first publication of notice to creditors

which are not filed in the probate division of the circuit court within six months after the date of the first published notice of letters testamentary or of administration or, if notice was actually mailed to, or served upon, such creditor, within two months after the date such notice was mailed, or served, whichever later occurs

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360.1 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Present a will for probate, where notice of letters was already given

6 months after the first publication of notice to creditors

within six months after the date of the first publication of the notice of granting of letters, or within thirty days after the commencement of an action under section 473.083 to establish or contest the validity of a will of the testator named in such will, whichever later occurs

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.050.3(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Final settlement (first court day after 6 months and 10 days)

6 months and 10 days after the first publication of notice to creditors

On the first court day after the expiration of six months and ten days after the date of the first publication of notice of letters granted or as soon thereafter as administration is completed

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.540.2(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

File proof of publication and mailing of the notice of letters

10 days after the last publication of notice to creditors

Proof of publication of notice under this section and proof of mailing of notice shall be filed not later than ten days after completion of the publication.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.033 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Missouri estate tax is tied to the federal credit

The Missouri estate tax shall be the maximum credit for state death taxes allowed by Internal Revenue Code Section 2011

Mo. Rev. Stat. §145.011 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Final settlement notice runs back from the filing date

shall give, or cause to be given, at least twenty-nine days' notice by publication ... At least fifteen days before the date specified in the published notice the personal representative shall give, or cause to be given, the same notice by ordinary mail

Mo. Rev. Stat. §§473.587, 473.590 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Independent administration: earliest close and discharge

after six months and ten days from the date of the first published notice of letters testamentary or of administration

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.840 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Small estates wait 30 days

Thirty days have elapsed since the death of the decedent and no application for letters or for administration or for refusal of letters under section 473.090 is pending or has been granted

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.097.1 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

If no one applies for letters within 20 days

within twenty days after the death of a decedent, then any interested person may petition the probate division

Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.020.1, .2, .3 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Which rules apply in the probate division

Rules 41, 54.18, 55.03, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 67.03 apply to proceedings in the probate division of the circuit court.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 41.01(b); Mo. Rev. Stat. §§472.141.1, 472.180 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Distribution and interest timing

Executors and administrators shall not be compelled to make distribution or pay legacies until six months after the date of the letters

Mo. Rev. Stat. §§473.610, 473.633, 473.433 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer due (personal service)

30 days after the summons and complaint were served

A defendant shall file an answer within thirty days after the service of the summons and petition

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Application for change of judge

60 days after the summons and complaint were served

The application must be filed within 60 days from service of process or 30 days from the designation of the trial judge, whichever time is longer.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 51.05(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive pleading due after a Rule 55.27 motion is denied or postponed

10 days after the court decided the motion

If the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleading shall be filed within ten days after notice of the court's action

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Comply with an order for a more definite statement

10 days after the court decided the motion

If the motion is granted and the order of the court is not obeyed within ten days after notice of the order, or within such other time as the court may fix, the court may strike the pleading

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.27(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to amended pleading due

10 days after the amended pleading was served

A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within the time remaining for response to the original pleading or within ten days after service of the amended pleading, whichever period may be the longer, unless the court otherwise orders.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.33(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answers and objections to interrogatories due

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories. A defendant, however, shall not be required to respond to interrogatories before the expiration of 45 days after the earlier of:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 57.01(c)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Written response to request for production due

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the request. A defendant, however, shall not be required to respond to the request before the expiration of 45 days after the earlier of:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 58.01(c)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the requests for admissions. A defendant or respondent, however, shall not be required to respond to requests for admissions before the expiration of 60 days after the earlier of the defendant:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 59.01(d)(1), (a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to summary judgment motion due

30 days after the motion was served

Within 30 days after a motion for summary judgment is served, the adverse party shall serve a response on all parties.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.04(c)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Opposing affidavits to an after-trial motion based on affidavits

10 days after the motion was served

The opposing party has 10 days after such service within which to serve opposing affidavits, which period may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 20 days either by the court for good cause shown or by the parties by written stipulation.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 78.05 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to serve a written motion and notice of hearing

5 court days before the hearing

A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than five days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by law or court rule or by order of the court.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 44.01(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to serve opposing affidavits

1 court day before the hearing

opposing affidavits may be served not later than one day before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 44.01(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict due

30 days after judgment was entered

Not later than thirty days after entry of judgment, a party who has moved for a directed verdict may move to have the verdict and any judgment entered thereon set aside

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 72.01(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Motion for new trial or to amend the judgment due

30 days after judgment was entered

Any motion for new trial and any motion to amend the judgment or opinion shall be filed not later than thirty days after the entry of judgment.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 78.04 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit for Rule 74.06(b)(1)-(3) relief from judgment

12 months after judgment was entered

The motion shall be made within a reasonable time and for reasons (1) and (2) and (3) of subdivision (b) not more than one year after the judgment or order was entered.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.06(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit to set aside a default judgment

12 months after judgment was entered

The motion shall be made within a reasonable time not to exceed one year after the entry of the default judgment.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.05(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due, if no after-trial motion is filed (40 days after entry)

40 days after judgment was entered

No such appeal shall be effective unless the notice of appeal shall be filed not later than ten days after the judgment, decree, or order appealed from becomes final.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.04(a); R. 81.05(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of cross-appeal due

10 days after the first notice of appeal was filed

If a timely notice of appeal is filed by a party, any other party may file a notice of appeal within ten days of the date the first notice of appeal was filed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.04(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Summons must be returned within 30 days of issue

If the process cannot be served it shall be returned to the court within thirty days after the date of issue with a statement of the reason for the failure to serve the same; provided, however, that the time for service thereof may be extended up to ninety days from the date of issue by order of the court.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 54.21 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service of process by mail: count from the filed acknowledgment or receipt

except where service by mail is had, in which event a defendant shall file an answer within thirty days after the acknowledgment of receipt of summons and petition or return registered or certified mail receipt is filed in the case

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a); R. 54.16 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service by publication: 45 days after first publication

within forty-five days after the first publication of notice if neither personal service nor service by mail is had

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a); R. 54.12(c)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Associate circuit division: check whether an answer is required at all

Affirmative defenses, counterclaims and cross claims shall be filed in writing not later than the return date and time of the summons unless leave to file the same at a later date is granted by the court. No other responsive pleading need be filed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 41.01(d); Mo. Rev. Stat. §517.031.2 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A Rule 55.27 motion is due within the time to respond

Within the time allowed for responding to the opposing party's pleading, or ... If no responsive pleading is permitted, within thirty days after the service of the last pleading.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.27(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Change of venue as of right in small counties

upon the filing of a written application therefor not later than ten days after answer is due to be filed

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 51.03(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply and cross-claim answer run from filing, not service

If a cross-claim is filed against a party, the party shall file answer thereto within thirty days after the same is filed. A reply shall be filed within thirty days after the filing of the pleading to which it is directed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Amendment as a matter of course

A pleading may be amended once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served or, if the pleading is one to which no responsive pleading is permitted and the action has not been placed upon the trial calendar, the pleading may be amended at any time within thirty days after it is served.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.33(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Summary judgment reply and sur-reply: 15 days

Within 15 days after service of the response, the movant may file a reply memorandum of law ... Within 15 days of service, if movant files a statement of additional material facts pursuant to Rule 74.04(c)(3), the adverse party shall file a sur-reply.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.04(c)(3), (c)(4), (a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

When a defendant may first be served with requests for admission

A defendant or respondent upon the expiration of 30 days after the first event of the defendant entering an appearance or being served with process

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 59.01(c)(2)(B) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A timely after-trial motion moves the appeal date

If a party timely files an authorized after-trial motion, the judgment becomes final at the earlier of the following: ... 90 days from the date the last timely motion was filed, on which date all motions not ruled shall be deemed overruled

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.05(a)(2), (a)(4); R. 78.06 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The trial court keeps the judgment for 30 days, and that can be shortened

Any time after the notice of appeal is filed with the clerk of the trial court, the trial court, on its own motion, or on the motion of any party, for good cause shown, may shorten the 30-day period provided for in Rule 75.01.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 75.01; R. 81.045 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

What counts as entry of judgment

A judgment is entered when a writing signed by the judge and denominated "judgment" or "decree" is filed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.01(a), (b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Late notice of appeal: six months from finality, by special order only

The special order may be allowed by the appellate court only upon motion with notice to the adverse parties filed within six months from the date the judgment appealed from became final for purposes of appeal

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.07(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

If the clerk gave no notice of entry

If such notice is not given, the order or judgment shall be set aside for good cause shown upon written motion filed within six months from the entry of the order or judgment.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.03 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Death of a party: 90 days from the suggestion of death

Unless a motion for substitution is served within 90 days after a suggestion of death is filed, the action shall be dismissed as to the deceased party without prejudice.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 52.13(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Earliest day for a judgment of dissolution or legal separation (the 31st day after filing)

30 days after the petition was filedEarliest day, not a last day: the day after this period

for ninety days immediately preceding the commencement of the proceeding and that thirty days have elapsed since the filing of the petition

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.305.1(1), .2(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Application for change of judge

60 days after the petition was served

The application must be filed within 60 days from service of process or 30 days from the designation of the trial judge, whichever time is longer.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 51.05(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Verified answer to dissolution or separation petition due

30 days after the petition was served

to avoid an interlocutory judgment of default, shall file a verified answer within thirty days of the date of service

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.310.5; Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Proposed parenting plan due

30 days after the petition was served

The petitioner and respondent shall submit a proposed parenting plan, either individually or jointly, within thirty days after service of process or the filing of the entry of appearance, whichever event first occurs of a motion to modify or a petition involving custody or visitation issues.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.310.8 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Responsive pleading due after a Rule 55.27 motion is denied or postponed

10 days after the court decided the motion

If the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleading shall be filed within ten days after notice of the court's action

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Comply with an order for a more definite statement

10 days after the court decided the motion

If the motion is granted and the order of the court is not obeyed within ten days after notice of the order, or within such other time as the court may fix, the court may strike the pleading

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.27(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answers and objections to interrogatories due

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories. A defendant, however, shall not be required to respond to interrogatories before the expiration of 45 days after the earlier of:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 57.01(c)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Written response to request for production due

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the request. A defendant, however, shall not be required to respond to the request before the expiration of 45 days after the earlier of:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 58.01(c)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to requests for admission due (otherwise admitted)

30 days after the discovery requests were served

Responses shall be served within 30 days after the service of the requests for admissions. A defendant or respondent, however, shall not be required to respond to requests for admissions before the expiration of 60 days after the earlier of the defendant:

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 59.01(d)(1), (a)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Response to summary judgment motion due

30 days after the motion was served

Within 30 days after a motion for summary judgment is served, the adverse party shall serve a response on all parties.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.04(c)(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Opposing affidavits to an after-trial motion based on affidavits

10 days after the motion was served

The opposing party has 10 days after such service within which to serve opposing affidavits, which period may be extended for an additional period not exceeding 20 days either by the court for good cause shown or by the parties by written stipulation.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 78.05 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to serve a written motion and notice of hearing

5 court days before the hearing

A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than five days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by law or court rule or by order of the court.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 44.01(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Last day to serve opposing affidavits

1 court day before the hearing

opposing affidavits may be served not later than one day before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 44.01(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of cross-appeal due

10 days after the first notice of appeal was filed

If a timely notice of appeal is filed by a party, any other party may file a notice of appeal within ten days of the date the first notice of appeal was filed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.04(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Motion for new trial or to amend the judgment due

30 days after the judgment was entered

Any motion for new trial and any motion to amend the judgment or opinion shall be filed not later than thirty days after the entry of judgment.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 78.04 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Outer limit for Rule 74.06(b)(1)-(3) relief from judgment

12 months after the judgment was entered

The motion shall be made within a reasonable time and for reasons (1) and (2) and (3) of subdivision (b) not more than one year after the judgment or order was entered.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.06(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Notice of appeal due, if no after-trial motion is filed (40 days after entry)

40 days after the judgment was entered

No such appeal shall be effective unless the notice of appeal shall be filed not later than ten days after the judgment, decree, or order appealed from becomes final.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.04(a); R. 81.05(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Summons must be returned within 30 days of issue

If the process cannot be served it shall be returned to the court within thirty days after the date of issue with a statement of the reason for the failure to serve the same; provided, however, that the time for service thereof may be extended up to ninety days from the date of issue by order of the court.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 54.21 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service of process by mail: count from the filed acknowledgment or receipt

except where service by mail is had, in which event a defendant shall file an answer within thirty days after the acknowledgment of receipt of summons and petition or return registered or certified mail receipt is filed in the case

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a); R. 54.16 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Service by publication: 45 days after first publication

within forty-five days after the first publication of notice if neither personal service nor service by mail is had

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(a); R. 54.12(c)(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Reply and cross-claim answer run from filing, not service

If a cross-claim is filed against a party, the party shall file answer thereto within thirty days after the same is filed. A reply shall be filed within thirty days after the filing of the pleading to which it is directed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.25(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Amendment as a matter of course

A pleading may be amended once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served or, if the pleading is one to which no responsive pleading is permitted and the action has not been placed upon the trial calendar, the pleading may be amended at any time within thirty days after it is served.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 55.33(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Summary judgment reply and sur-reply: 15 days

Within 15 days after service of the response, the movant may file a reply memorandum of law ... Within 15 days of service, if movant files a statement of additional material facts pursuant to Rule 74.04(c)(3), the adverse party shall file a sur-reply.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.04(c)(3), (c)(4), (a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

When a defendant may first be served with requests for admission

A defendant or respondent upon the expiration of 30 days after the first event of the defendant entering an appearance or being served with process

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 59.01(c)(2)(B) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A timely after-trial motion moves the appeal date

If a party timely files an authorized after-trial motion, the judgment becomes final at the earlier of the following: ... 90 days from the date the last timely motion was filed, on which date all motions not ruled shall be deemed overruled

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.05(a)(2), (a)(4); R. 78.06 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

The trial court keeps the judgment for 30 days, and that can be shortened

Any time after the notice of appeal is filed with the clerk of the trial court, the trial court, on its own motion, or on the motion of any party, for good cause shown, may shorten the 30-day period provided for in Rule 75.01.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 75.01; R. 81.045 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

What counts as entry of judgment

A judgment is entered when a writing signed by the judge and denominated "judgment" or "decree" is filed.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.01(a), (b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Late notice of appeal: six months from finality, by special order only

The special order may be allowed by the appellate court only upon motion with notice to the adverse parties filed within six months from the date the judgment appealed from became final for purposes of appeal

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 81.07(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

If the clerk gave no notice of entry

If such notice is not given, the order or judgment shall be set aside for good cause shown upon written motion filed within six months from the entry of the order or judgment.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 74.03 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Death of a party: 90 days from the suggestion of death

Unless a motion for substitution is served within 90 days after a suggestion of death is filed, the action shall be dismissed as to the deceased party without prejudice.

Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 52.13(a)(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Answer to a motion for temporary orders or a restraining order

An answer may be filed within ten days after service of notice of motion or at the time specified in the restraining order.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.315.4 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

If a party denies the marriage is irretrievably broken

Continue the matter for further hearing not less than thirty days or more than six months later, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached on the court's calendar

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.320.2 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

Relocation: 60 days' notice, 30 days to object, 14 days to respond

written notice shall be provided at least sixty days in advance of the proposed relocation ... unless a parent files a motion seeking an order to prevent the relocation within thirty days after receipt of such notice ... The person seeking relocation shall file a response to the motion within fourteen days

Mo. Rev. Stat. §452.377.2, .8 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule

A dissolution judgment is final when entered, for the marriage

A judgment of dissolution of marriage or of legal separation is final when entered, subject to the right of appeal.

Mo. Rev. Stat. §§452.360.1, 452.300.1 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule