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You are the Petitioner. The Petitioner is the person who starts a court case.
The court and law enforcement will use this section to try to find the Respondent. Fill in as much information as you can. If you don't know something, leave blank.
Use this section to ask the court for what you want in the case. Check all boxes that apply.
Ex parte means this request can be granted without a hearing. It is a temporary order.
The court will schedule a hearing about your request and may grant the order after listening to both sides.
Child supportis money paid by one parent to the other parent or guardian for the financial support of a child. Child support may be ordered by a court or child support enforcement agency.
Maintenanceis money paid by one ex-spouse to the other ex-spouse for financial support of the spouse. Maintenance may be ordered by a court during or after a divorce.
I ask Respondent to pay
in child support to me every
in maintenance to me every
to me for rent or mortgage payments to the residence occupied by the protected children
on the home that I live in.
to me reasonable housing or other services provided to the protected children by a shelter for a victims of a domestic violence
to me for a medical treatment or services provided to the protected children as a result of injuries sustained by an act of domestic violence committed by Respondent.
Personal property is property other than land that you own. Examples of personal property are a bed. Xbox, Jewelry, etc.
The court cannot change custody if a prior order regarding custody is pending or has been made.
Who should receive custody of each child?
Indicate any prior or pending custody court cases before, or orders entered by, this court or any other court involving the following parties. (If there are no cases, indicate there are none.)
I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the facts are true according to my best knowledge and belief.
NOTICE: You are not required to reveal any current address or place of residence of the children on this petition. Do not provide this information if doing so will endanger the children.
Disclosure of the protected children's or my current address or place of residence may endanger the children. This information must be maintained as Confidential and is for Court Use Only.
Required at time of Filling Petition
Party Code Type: PETP
Party Code Type Description: Petitioner Acting Pro Se (with no attorney)
Party Code Type: RESP
Party Code Type Description: Respondent Acting Pro Se (with no attorney)
The following information regarding the protected child(ren) is required. Complete this section for any child subject to the action of this case
Party Code Type: CHILD
Party Code Type Description: Child
Party Code Type: CH2
Party Code Type Description: Child 2
Party Code Type: CH3
Party Code Type Description: Child 3
Party Code Type: CH4
Party Code Type Description: Child 4
Party Code Type: CH5
Party Code Type Description: Child 5
Party Code Type: CH6
Party Code Type Description: Child 6
Party Code Type: CH7
Party Code Type Description: Child 7
Party Code Type: CH8
Party Code Type Description: Child 8
Party Code Type: CH9
Party Code Type Description: Child 9
Party Code Type: CH10
Party Code Type Description: Child 10
NOTE: The full Social Security Number (SSN) is required pursuant to section 509.520, RSMo. This is a confidential document due to the SSN and possible confidential addresses. This information is used to open a case in the courts case management system. While cases deemed public under Missouri statutes can be accessed through Case.net, the day and month of birth, SSN, and confidential addresses are NOT provided to the public through Case.net.
If submitted by an attorney, complete the following:
*IMPORTANT: It is the parties' responsability to keep the court informed of any change of address or employment.*
This copy of this form shall be sent to law enforcement to enter the case into MULES. This document must be saved in the case management system with a document security level of 6 making this a sealed document.
Please view the brochure below for Missouri Victim Automated Notification System - Access to Information & Notification for Protective Order Status
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