Does an Affair Matter in Divorce?
In Missouri, you don’t need to prove who was at fault to get divorced. If you or your spouse had an affair that led to the divorce that fact is may not be significant. However, that misconduct can influence property division, financial decisions, and even support, in particular, if marital money was spent on the affair. While the courts focus on fairness, the emotional impact of an affair often makes divorce more challenging, making Mediation or Collaborative Divorce more helpful in reaching a settlement. No-Fault Divorce in Missouri Missouri is a no-fault divorce state. This means you do not need to show who was at fault to end your marriage. You simply have to state that the relationship cannot be saved. While an affair may…