When someone files for divorce or another family court case in Missouri, the filing does not officially count as started unless one of three things happens right away: a summons is sent out, the other person signs a notarized paper saying they know about the case, or a lawyer files paperwork saying they represent the other person.
452.311. for filed when, requirements. — A petition is not filed within the meaning of supreme court 53.01 in any by the of this chapter, unless a is issued as required by supreme court rule 54.01, a of is filed or an attorney files an on behalf of respondent.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1989 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 2 § 7, A.L. 1991 S.B. 312, A.L. 2003 H.B. 613)
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