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Lee's Summit Divorce Attorney Representing Men In Divorce In Lee's Summit, Missouri

Cordell & Cordell has Lee's Summit divorce lawyers ready to help you through one of the most trying periods in your life.

Featuring a comprehensive understanding of Missouri divorce law, our Lee's Summit family lawyers focus entirely on Lee's Summit divorce issues, including Missouri child custody laws, Missouri alimony laws and child support in Missouri.

To schedule an appointment, call 816-842-2400 or 1-866-DADS-LAW. One of our representatives will be glad to speak with you. Cordell & Cordell Lee's Summit Divorce Lawyers - Located at 200 NE Missouri Road, Suite 104, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 Phone: 816-842-2400

Frequently Asked Lee's Summit Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Lee's Summit to file for divorce?

You must live in the county you want to file in for at least three months to file for a divorce without children.

For divorces involving children, the children must live in the county for six months.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Lee's Summit before a divorce can be granted? How long will a divorce take?

There is a mandatory waiting period of 30 days after the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 

Generally, once a Petition for Dissolution is filed, it will take from three to six months from filing to Judgment.  It will take longer if the case is highly contested.

How can I serve my spouse in Lee's Summit? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

The Rules of Civil Procedure require personal service if possible. The court will expect you to make reasonable efforts to determine the whereabouts of parties to be served.

Personal service may be made by either the sheriff in the county where the party being served resides or by a personal process server. The circuit clerk will prepare the summons to be served by the sheriff or the private process server.

Service may be requested by certified mail or by publication in certain situations once an affidavit is filed and a Judge rules that it is appropriate.

If it is appropriate to serve a party by publication, it is your responsibility to contact the publisher of a newspaper of general circulation in the county where your case is filed to arrange for publication.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Jackson County and Cass County?

Jackson County forms needed:

- Petition for Dissolution
- Certificate of Dissolution
- Motion for Order for Approval and Appointment of Process Server
- Form 17
- Form 15

Cass County forms needed:

- Petition for Dissolution
- Certificate of Dissolution
- Motion for Order for Approval and Appointment of Process Server

Where do I file for divorce in Jackson County and Cass County?

Jackson County Circuit Court
Circuit Clerk
415 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106

Eastern Jackson County
Circuit Clerk
308 West Kansas
Independence, MO 64050

Cass County Justice Center
Circuit Clerk
2501 W. Wall Street
Harrisonville, Missouri 64701

How much are filing fees at the county courthouses?

Filing fees change often, but currently Jackson County charges $159 and Cass County charges $150.

Are there any Lee's Summit-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

Generally, all cases throughout Lee's Summit are handled the same way county to county. There are no major differences.

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