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If you plan to represent yourself in court in a family law matter (divorce, modification of child custody or child support, or paternity), you are required to complete the following two step Litigant Awareness Program, and file your certificate with the court.
Here are some basic steps you can take to make sure you are prepared to represent yourself in court: Read about the law that applies to your case. Do research at the local public law library and ask for help at your court’s self-help center, family law facilitator, or small claims legal advisor.
The Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) provides forms for self-representation with a family law matter. To view family law forms and information on how to represent yourself, go to: Representing Yourself in Family Law Matters. To view all court forms, go to: Missouri Court Forms.
Court Forms. Below are electronic forms developed and approved for use in Missouri courts. Court staff are happy to help you if they can. However, courts staff are allowed to help you only in certain ways since they must be fair to everyone.
Court forms can be complicated. Understand what is needed, gather the information and fill out court forms completely. Be comfortable with making decisions without second-guessing yourself. Meet deadlines set by court rules and the judge. Speak clearly, calmly, and logically in court. Avoid displays of emotion.
Self-Representation and Missouri Court Forms. The Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA) provides forms for self-representation with a family law matter.
Browse Missouri Court Rules | Rule 148 - Self-Representation Permitted for free on Casetext.
