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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _________________________, MISSOURI
(County where court is located)
In re the Marriage of
_________________
_____________
____________________
_________
(First)
(Middle)
(Last)
(Jr./Sr./III)
Petitioner,
Case No. ____________
(Your full name should be entered here)
(Will be assigned when case is filed)
-and-
Division No. ____________
_________________
_____________
____________________
_________
(Will be assigned when case is filed)
(First)
(Middle)
(Last)
(Jr./Sr./III)
Respondent.
(Enter your spouse’s full name here)
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)
The 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 §452.312.2(6), RSMo.
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 CAFC010-07/01/2012
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