Local Court Rules

Local Court Rules
of the 46th Judicial Circuit
State of Missouri
Taney County Circuit Court
Post Office Box 129
Forsyth, MO 65653
417-546-7230
417-546-6133 fax

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 COURT RULES OF THE 46TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
TANEY COUNTY

The following Circuit Court Rules are adopted for use in the 46th Circuit
consisting of Taney County, pursuant to the authority granted in Article V, Section
15, of the Missouri Constitution adopted in 1977 and as implemented by the
provisions of Section 478.245, RSMo., and in accordance with the mandate of the
Supreme Court under Administrative Rule No. 6, and shall apply to the Circuit Court
of this Circuit and the Divisions of the Circuit Court of this Circuit presided over by
an Associate Circuit Judge.

All prior Rules of the 46th Judicial Circuit are herewith rescinded and declared
void. These rules shall become effective December 23, 2025.

_________________________
Jeffrey M. Merrell
Presiding Judge of the
46th Judicial Circuit

________________________
Eric D. Eighmy
Associate Circuit Judge
Associate Division II

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R. Tiffany Yarnell
Associate Circuit Judge
Associate Division I

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 Table of Contents

1. Divisions of Court

2. Hours and Terms of Court

2.1 Hours of Court

2.2 Terms of Court

2.3 Law Days

2.4 Particular Matters on Particular Days

3. Pleadings

3.1 Caption

3.2 Style

3.3 Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence Use

3.4 Notice of Use of AI By Court Reporters

4. Filing of Cases

4.1 Criminal Cases

4.2 Civil Cases

4.3 Probate Cases

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 4.4 Juvenile Cases

4.5 Small Claims Cases

4.6 Municipal Cases

4.7 Adult Abuse Cases

5. Fees and Costs

5.1 Filing Fee and Cost Deposit

5.2 Costs

5.3 Witness Fees

5.4 Waiver of Fees

5.5 Motion for Security

6. Assignment of Judges, Cases, and Transfer of Cases

6.1 Assignment to Associate Circuit Judges

6.1.1 Taney County Associate Division I

6.1.2 Taney County Associate Division II

6.1.3 Certification for Trial by Jury

6.1.4 By Local Court Rule or Order

6.1.5 Special Assignment

6.2 Assignment to Circuit Judges

6.2.1 Treatment Courts

6.2.2 Misdemeanor Case(s) to Follow Felony Case(s)

6.3 Certification to Circuit Division

6.4 Trial de Novo

6.5 Disqualification of Judge

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 6.5.1 Assignment of Associate Judge

6.5.2 Circuit Clerk to Assign to Presiding Judge

6.5.3 Presiding Judge to Reassign

6.6 Absence of Judge

6.7 Absence of Presiding Judge

7. Withdrawals of Papers from Clerk's Office

7.1 When Allowed

7.2 Duplicating Policy

8. Publication of Dockets

8.1 Trial Docket

8.2 Dismissal Docket

9. Courtrooms

9.1 Assignment of Courtroom

9.2 Place of Hearing

9.3 Use of Counsel Table

9.3.1 While Examining Witness(s)

9.3.2 Objections

9.4 Courtroom Decorum and Dress

9.5 Who is Permitted Within Bar

9.6 Use of Electronic Devices

9.6.1 No Person Other Than Those Permitted

9.6.2 Taney County Sheriff Ordered to Instruct

9.6.3 Taney County Sheriff Authorized to Refuse Entry

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 9.6.4 Not Subject to This Rule

9.6.5 A Juror in Deliberation

9.6.6 Exceptions

9.7 Examination of Witness(es)

10. Court Reports and Compensation for Same

11. Recording of Judicial Proceedings

12. Monies Paid into Court

12.1 Bond in Civil Cases

12.2 Request for Court Recordings

13. Communications with Court

13.1 Oral Communications with the Court

13.2 Written Communications with the Court

GENERAL RULES

14. Filing

14.1 Electronic Filing

14.1.1 PDF Format

14.2 Fax Filing

14.2.1 Unrepresented and Pro Se Parties

14.2.2 No Filing by Fax When

14.2.3 Time of the Receipt of Any Pleading

14.2.4 Person Utilizing Shall Keep Original

14.2.5 Proof of Service by Facsimile Transmission

14.3 Criminal Cases

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 14.3.1 Written Document and Electronically

14.3.2 Traffic Cases

14.3.3 Filing of Only One Defendant

14.4 Civil Cases

14.4.1 Electronically

14.4.2 Pro Se Litigants

14.4.3 Filing Information Sheets

14.5 Service

21. Attorneys

21.1 Resolution of Conflicting Trial Settings

21.2 Entries of Appearance

21.3 Conduct of Attorneys

21.3.1 Motion to Exclude Witness

21.3.2 Proper Demeanor

21.4 Withdrawal of Attorneys

21.4.1 Subject to the Other Requirements

21.4.2 Attorney Seeking Leave to Withdraw

21.4.3 Withdrawal of Attorney of Record in Criminal Case

21.5 Failure of Attorney to Answer Docket Call

21.6 Appointment of Attorneys

21.7 Agreement of Attorneys

21.8 Advice to Clients and Witnesses of Courtroom Procedures

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 21.8.1 Attorney to Advise as to Proper Dress

21.8.2 Attorney to Advise Not to Discuss Any Phase of the Case

21.8.3 Attorney’s Duty as to “Rule as to Witness(es)” Invoked

22. Appointment of Guardian ad Litem

23. Transcripts

24. Exhibits
PRE-TRIAL MATTERS

32. Discovery

32.1 Use of Discovery and Certification to Circuit Division

32.2 Interrogatories

32.3 Depositions

32.4 Motions for Sanctions

32.5 Criminal Discovery

33. Pre-Trial Motions

33.1 Hearing Dates

33.2 Briefs in Support of Motions, When Required

33.3 Oral Arguments - When Desired and How Requested

33.4 Motions in Limine

34. Continuances

34.1 Civil Cases

34.2 Criminal Cases

35. Pre-Trial Conferences

35.1 When Held

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36. Setting Cases for Trial

36.1 Request for Trial

36.2 Date of Calendar Call

36.3 Preparation of Calendar

36.4 Calendar Call

36.5 Removal and Inactive Calendar

36.6 Revision of and Removal from Prepared Calendar

36.7 Special Assignments

37. Dismissals by Court

37.1 Circuit Court Civil Cases

37.1(1) Circuit Civil Case

37.1(2) Family Law Cases

37.1(3) If There Is No Service

37.2 Circuit Court Criminal Cases

37.2 (1) Circuit Criminal Cases

37.3 Associate Court Civil Cases

37.3 (1) The Court May Dismiss Any Civil Case

37.3(2) If There Is No Service

37.4 Associate Court Criminal Cases

37.4(1) The Court May Dismiss Any Criminal Case

37.5 Dismissal Without Prejudice

37.5 (1) All Dismissals By The Court Of Any Case Shall Be Without
Prejudice Unless Otherwise Stated

37.6 Reinstatement Of Cause

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 37.7(1) Motion To Reinstate May Be Filed

37.7(2) Notice Of Filing Of Motion To Reinstate

SETTLEMENT AND DEFAULT

41. Settlement

41.1 Notice of Settlement

42. Default

TRIALS

51. Court-Tried Cases

51.1 Default and Uncontested Matters

51.2 Contested Matters

51.3 Preparation of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

52. Selection of Jury

52.1 Jury Questionnaires

53. Jury Trials

53.1 Instructions

53.2 Closing Arguments

54. Judgment Entry

54.1 Contested Cases

54.2 Default or Uncontested Cases

RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR ACTIONS

61. Adoption

61.1 Filing Requirements

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 61.2 Home Study

62. Drivers' Cases

62.1 Applications for Hardship Driving Privileges

62.2 Petitions for Review

62.3 Breathalyzer Test

63. Associate Division Cases

64. Cases Arising Under Chapters 207 and 208, RSMo. 1978 (Commonly Known as Title IV-
D and H.B. 601 Actions)

65. Civil Commitment

66. Condemnation

67. Criminal Cases

67.1 Pre-Trial Release

67.1.1 Motion to Set Bond and for Bond Reduction

67.1.1.1 Bail or Other Condition of Release

67.1.1.2 Sureties for Bonds

67.1.1.3 Admitted to Bail

67.1.1.4 Surety Bail Bond Qualifications Required by Supreme Court

67.1.1.5 Any General Bail Bond Agent

67.1.1.6 Unsatisfied Judgment Against a Surety

67.1.1.7 Surety License by the State of Missouri

67.1.1.8 Right of Any Person to Give Bail

67.1.1.9 Nothing Contained in This Rule Shall Be Construed

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 67.1.1.10 Approve Any Surety Bond

67.1.2 Deposit of Operator's License

67.2 Preliminary Hearing

67.3 Grand Jury

67.4 Attorneys

67.5 Arraignments

67.5.1 In General

67.5.2 Dates

67.6 Discovery

67.7 Motions

67.8 Plea Bargaining

67.9 Guilty Plea

67.9.1 Where Entered

67.9.2 Petition to Enter a Plea of Guilty

67.10 Calendar

67.11 Probation and Parole

68. Domestic Relations Cases

68.1 Filing Requirements

68.1(1) Vital Statistic Report

68.1(2) Parenting Plan

68.1(3) Information Statement – Child Support/Maintenance

68.1(4) Form 13

68.2 Interim Domestic Order

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 68.2 (1) Interim Family Law Order

68.3 Forms of Decree

68.4 Filing of Financial Statements
68.4 (1) Dissolution/Legal Separation Actions -
Statements of Property - Income & Expense

68.4(2) Motion to Modify - Statements of Property - Income
& Expense

68.4(3) Supplemented Statements of Property - Income & Expense Required

68.4(4) Sanctions May be Ordered - When
68.4(5) Consolidated Statement Required - Time

68.4.1 Standard Discovery for Use in Contested Family Law Actions

68.4.1(1) Dissolution - Standard Interrogatories Required
68.4.1(2) Motion to Modify - Standard Interrogatories Required
68.4.1(3) Paternity/Custody – Standard Interrogatories Required

68.4.1(4) Contested Cases - Release for Benefits and Financial Disclosure
Required
68.4.1(5) Parties Required to Exchange Documents
68.4.1(6) Certificate of Service Required
68.4.1(7) Court May Extend Time for Filing
68.4.1(8) Requested Information Shall be Updated Prior to Trial
68.4.1(9) Sanctions My be Imposed for Failure to Comply
68.4.1(10) No Additional Discovery Without Leave of Court
68.5 Modification of Decree
68.6 Parent Educational Programs
68.7 Entry of Judgment Upon Affidavit - Requirements
68.7(1) Final Orders Entered - When
68.7(2) Affidavit - Filing
68.8 Temporary Child Support
68.8(1) Either Parent May Move for Temporary Child
Support

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 68.8(2) Verified Motion for Temporary Child Support
68.8(3) Copy of Motion to Other Parent
68.8(4) Time to Respond
68.8(5) Court May Rule on Motion on Verified Motions and Response
68.8(6) Court May Require Hearing
68.8(7) Court May Issue Such Orders as Appropriate
68.8(8) The Time Shall Not Be Stayed or Tolled
68.9 Inquiry As to Guardian Ad Litem Prior to Trial Setting

68.10 Pre-Trial Conference
68.10(1) Pre-Trial Conference
68.10(2) Time for Conference
68.10(3) Pre-Trial Conference – Purpose

68.11 Judgments to Contain Legal Description of All Real Estate

68.12 Dismissal by Court (
See Rule 37.1(2) for Dismissal of Family Law Cases
69. Municipal Division

70. Partition

71. Administrative Reviews

72. Probate

72.1 Guardianships

72.2 Attorneys Appointed to 96-hour
Cases

73. Small Claims

74. Trust Estates

74.1 Inventory

74.2 Reports

74.3 Record

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 74.4 Audit

POST TRIAL

81. Execution

82. Garnishment

83. Judicial Sales

INTERNAL ORGANIZATION

100.

100.1 Presiding Judge

100.1.1 Election

100.1.2 Duties of Presiding Judge

100.1.3 Dispute Resolution - Procedure

100.1.4 Absence of Presiding Judge

100.2 Local Court Rules

100.2.1 Formulation

100.2.2 Publication

100.3 Library Fund

RECORDS AND FILES

100.4 Storage of Records

100.4.1 Reproduction, Preservation, Archival Storage
and Disposal of Original Circuit Court Files
(And Their Contents)

100.4.2 Reproduction and Preservation of Court
Records Other Than Files (And Their Contents)

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 100.4.3 Responsibility for Indexing and Preserving
Court Reporter Notes

100.4.4 Identification of Reporter's Notes

100.4.5 Index

100.4.6 Storage of Notes

100.4.7 Notes of Substitute Reporters

100.4.8 Storage of Notes Upon Retirement, Termination
or Death of Court Reporter

100.4.9 Boxing and Storing of Old Notes

100.4.10 Responsibility for Furnishing Materials and
Space for Storage of Court Reporter Notes

100.4.11 Procedure for Examination of Criminal
Records

100.4.12 Procedure for Expunging and Closing Criminal
Records

100.5 Clerk's Duties

100.5.1 Monies Paid Into Court

100.6 Selection of Veniremen

MISCELLANEOUS RULES

101. Presence of Sheriff and Clerk Required

101.1 Procedure for Municipal Clerk to Accompany City Prosecutor

ADMINISTRATION

RULE 1 DIVISIONS OF COURT

There shall be divisions of court as follows:

Circuit

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 Associate

(Which, in addition to having jurisdiction over all cases specified by statute and
these rules, shall have jurisdiction over Small Claims and Municipal Cases where the municipality
has not elected to maintain its own court system.)

The Associate Division shall consist of two divisions and shall be designated Associate
Division I and Associate Division II.

Municipal

RULE 2 HOURS AND TERMS OF COURT

2.1 HOURS OF COURT

REGULAR TERM AND LAW DAYS

Court will convene at 9:00 A.M., including jury and court tried cases, unless otherwise
specified by the division before which any matter is pending.

2.2 TERMS OF COURT

1. The circuit court shall be in continual session as provided by Section 478.205, RSMo.
To the extent that a term of circuit court may be required or specified by these rules or by any
provisions of law, the "terms" of court shall be considered as commencing as hereafter stated:

a) Thursdays of non-jury weeks.

2.3 LAW DAYS

Law Days will be held on Thursdays of non-jury weeks unless otherwise directed by the
Court:

Civil matters at 9:00 a.m.
Criminal matters at 1:00 p.m.

2.4 PARTICULAR MATTERS ON PARTICULAR DAYS

REGULAR TERM DAY

REGULAR LAW DAY

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 Attorneys desiring to bring a case before the court on a Law Day shall give opposing
attorneys, if any, proper notice and shall notify the circuit clerk. The Clerk shall prepare a Law
Day Docket and post a copy outside of the courtroom(s) and provide the sheriff with a copy of
such docket.

The cases will be placed on the docket in the order in which the clerk is notified and will
be disposed of by the Court in the order in which the clerk is notified.

No matters requiring testimony, other than default civil matters, will be heard on Law
Days unless specially set by the Court.
JUVENILE

Juvenile cases other than adoptions will be heard on the following days, unless otherwise
directed by the court:

The second Friday of each month.

FAMILY LAW

Family Law motion practice will occur on Thursdays at 9:00 am.

RULE 3 PLEADINGS

3.1 CAPTION

The following caption is required:

In the Circuit Court of Taney County, Forsyth, Missouri

________ Division

(Name) )
)
(Address) )
)
(City) )
Plaintiff, )
)
vs. ) Case No. ___________________
)
(Name) )
)
(Address) )

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 )
(City) )
Defendant. )

CAUSE

Signed (Attorney of Record, or Party)

(Address)

(Telephone Number)

(Missouri Bar Number)

3.2 STYLE

All pleadings and motions intended for filing in any case shall be legibly written on one
side of the paper only, either typewritten or printed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper;
shall be signed by the party or his attorney offering the same for filing together with the address,
telephone and bar identification numbers of the trial attorney in the case; shall be captioned with
the style and number of the case, the character of the pleadings and motions and, if a petition, the
nature of the suit and, if consisting of more than one sheet, shall be securely bound at the top and
with page numbers at the bottom. Paragraphs of pleadings shall be numbered consecutively.
Where service of summons or other pleading is requested a copy of the pleading for each party to
be served shall be filed and shall include the address for each party to be served.

3.3 DISCLOSURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE

Any person who submits a pleading or filing with the Court using any generative artificial
intelligence (A.I.) tool to: (a) conduct the legal research referenced in the pleading; or (b) to draft
a pleading or documents, must disclose to the Court that A.I. was used. The A.I. disclosure shall
identify the specific A.I. tool used and the manner in which it was used. All parties are further
reminded that Missouri Supreme Court Rule 55.03(c) continues to apply to all pleadings and
filings, in that upon filed, documents and pleadings are deemed to be a representation and
certification, by the person signing the filed document that the claim, defense, request, demand,
objection, fact, contention or argument set forth in the document, is/are warranted by existing
law, have evidentiary support, or, if so specifically identified, is/are likely to have evidentiary
support, after a reasonable opportunity for further investigation or discovery. Parties should not
assume that mere reliance on an A.I. tool will be presumed to constitute “reasonable inquiry”.

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 3.4 NOTICE OF USE OF AI BY COURT REPORTERS

Any transcript produced shall indicate whether any speech-to-text or automated speech
recognition programs were used, with the exception of voice write CAT software used by
certified court reporters, and that all parties were informed of such use of speech-to-text or
automated speech recognition program; i.e., AI, in any way in the preparation, recording or
production of the transcript, including signature and CCR number.

SAMPLE NOTICE:

“Notice is hereby given that all and/or portions of the depositions/sworn
statements/document filed in the ________Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, _________ County
on [Date] were drafted with the assistance of [AI too name] and are noted as AI-assisted content.
If portion, specifically paragraphs [20-30].

(Name)________________________
______________________________CCR#

RULE 4 FILING OF CASES

4.1 CRIMINAL CASES
(See 14.3)

4.2 CIVIL CASES
(See 14.4)

In all dissolution cases, the Vital Statistics form must accompany the petition.

The clerk shall not accept a petition for filing without said forms accompanying said
petition.

4.3 PROBATE CASES
(No local rule.)

4.4 JUVENILE CASES
(No local rule.)
4.5 SMALL CLAIMS CASES
(No local rule.)

4.6 MUNICIPAL CASES

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 Municipal ordinance violation cases shall be filed with the clerk of the appropriate
municipal division when that municipality has made provisions for a municipal judge as
provided by law. If the municipality has not made such provisions, the filing shall be with the
clerk of the associate circuit court.

4.7 ADULT ABUSE CASES
(No local rule.)

RULE 5 FEES AND COSTS
(No local rule.)

5.1 FILING FEE AND COST DEPOSIT

5.2 COSTS

5.3 WITNESS FEE
(No local rule.)

5.4 WAIVER OF FEES
(No local rule.)

5.5 MOTION FOR SECURITY
(No local rule.)

RULE 6 ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES, CASES AND TRANSFER OF CASES

6.1 ASSIGNMENT TO ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGES

6.1.1 ASSOCIATE DIVISION I

Absent other order from the Presiding Circuit Judge, the following classes of
cases are hereby assigned to Taney County, Associate Division I:

(a) All cases of misdemeanor or infraction;

(b) Felony cases prior to the filing of the Information;

(c) All trial de novo proceedings from municipal divisions;

(d) All actions seeking reinstatement of a driver’s license revoked for
refusal to submit to a chemical test to determine alcoholic content of
blood; and, all petitions for review of driver’s license revocations;

(e) All actions seeking hardship driving privileges;

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 6.1.2 ASSOCIATE DIVISION II

Absent other order from the Presiding Circuit Judge, the following classes of
cases are hereby assigned to Associate Division II:

(a) All actions for support brought pursuant to Chapters
207 and 208, V.A.M.S., and pursuant to the Uniform
Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Law as set forth in
Chapter 454, V.A.M.S.;

(b) All actions brought pursuant to the Adult Abuse Act,
Sections 455.010 to 455.085, RSMo.;

(c) All actions brought pursuant to the Protective Services for Adults Act,
Sections 660.250 to 660.295, RSMo.;

(d) All actions brought pursuant to the Child Protection
Orders Act, Sections 455.500 to 455.538, RSMo.;

(e) All actions filed on behalf of the State of Missouri by the Prosecuting
Attorney pursuant to Chapters 210, 452 and 454 RSMo.;

(f) Contested dissolution of marriage cases, legal separation or separate
maintenance proceedings;

(g) Contested motions to modify decrees of dissolution of marriage, legal
separation, separate maintenance, child custody and child support;

(h) All actions seeking a declaration of paternity;

(i) All Family Access motions brought pursuant to the provision of
Section 452.400 RSMo;

(j) All proceedings in Habeas Corpus in child custody cases;

(k) All civil actions and proceedings for the recovery of money when the
sum demanded, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed
$25,000.00; (Section 517.011.1(1) RSMo);

(l) Small claims cases as provided in Sections 482.300 through 482.365,
V.A.M.S.;

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 (m) All actions for replevin, attachment and mechanics’ lien in which the
recovery sought is less than $25,000.00;

(n) Actions for unlawful detainer, actions for rent and possession;

(o) All actions against any railroad company in this state for damages for
killing or injuring any animal;

(p) All Juvenile cases, including adoptions;

(q) All probate proceedings;

(r) Municipal ordinance violation cases of any municipality in the county
for which no municipal judge is provided.

6.1.3 CERTIFICATION FOR TRIAL BY JURY

Criminal cases which originate in associate division which are transferred to the
circuit division because of a request for jury trial, are assigned to the associate
circuit judge of the circuit in which the case was originally filed.

6.1.4 BY LOCAL COURT RULES OR ORDER

Associate circuit judges may hear and determine the cases or the types or classes
of cases as hereafter stated:

(a) Uncontested dissolution of marriage cases, legal separation or separate
maintenance proceedings;

(b) Uncontested motions to modify decrees of dissolution of marriage, legal
separation, separate maintenance, child custody and child support;

(c) Proceedings for change of name of a person;

(d) Uncontested proceedings for the approval of settlement of suit involving
claims by persons under eighteen years of age; and

(e) Uncontested actions involving the title to real estate.

6.1.5 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

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 (No local rule)

6.2 ASSIGNMENT TO CIRCUIT JUDGES

6.2.1 The various Treatment Courts shall be assigned by administrative order.

(a) Any underlying criminal case(s) of a defendant, once placed in Treatment
Court, will be transferred to the Treatment Court Judge.

6.2.2 Any misdemeanor case(s) pending against a defendant who also has a
pending felony criminal case(s) shall be reassigned to the circuit division in which
the felony criminal case(s) is pending.

6.3 CERTIFICATION TO CIRCUIT DIVISION
(No local rule)

6.4 TRIAL de NOVO

All trial de novo from associate and small claims, are hereby assigned to the associate
circuit judge of the other associate division.

6.5 DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE

6.5.1 If one associate circuit judge is unable to act due to the judge’s recusal or
the granting of a timely filed Motion for Change of Judge, the circuit clerk shall
assign the case to the other associate circuit judge without the necessity of further
order of the presiding judge

6.5.2 If all associate circuit judges are unable to act, the circuit clerk shall
assign the case to the presiding judge without the necessity of further order of the
presiding judge.

6.5.3 If the circuit judge and all associate judges are unable to act, the case will
be referred to the presiding judge to request reassignment consistent with
Missouri Supreme Court Rules and 478.255 RSMo

6.6 ABSENCE OF JUDGE

In the event that an associate circuit judge is absent or unavailable to act, any associate
judge of the 46th Judicial Circuit, who is present, may act in any case assigned by these Rules to
the absent or unavailable associate circuit judge.

6.7 ABSENCE OF PRESIDING JUDGE

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In the event that the presiding judge is from time to time absent from the circuit or is disabled;
then, prior to such period of absence or disability, the presiding circuit judge shall assign an
associate circuit judge in the county who shall exercise the responsibilities prescribed by law for
presiding circuit judges, (as set out in Rule 100.1.2), during such period of absence or disability.

RULE 7 WITHDRAWALS OF PAPERS FROM CLERK’S OFFICE

7.1 WHEN ALLOWED

No official files of the circuit court or any division thereof shall be removed from the
office of the circuit clerk or the office of any division clerk except in the custody of employees of
the circuit court, the judges or the court reporter.

7.2 DUPLICATING POLICY
(No local rule.)

RULE 8 PUBLICATION OF DOCKETS

8.1 TRIAL DOCKET
(No local rule.)

8.2 DISMISSAL DOCKET

Dismissal dockets are to be done by Judges approximately every six (6) months, in
accordance with Rule 37 herein.

RULE 9 COURTROOMS
(See Rule 21.8)

9.1 ASSIGNMENT OF COURTROOM

Assignment of courtrooms shall be scheduled by the Presiding Judge's secretary.

9.2 PLACE OF HEARING
(No local rule.)

9.3 USE OF COUNSEL TABLE

9.3.1 – While examining witnesses, counsel shall stand or sit at the counsel table,
and when addressing the Court they shall stand at the counsel table.

9.3.2 – Objections shall ordinarily be made by standing at the counsel table.
Attorneys shall not come to the bench to make objections without permission of
the Court.

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9.4 COURTROOM DECORUM AND DRESS

Counsel shall be expected to dress appropriately and shall inform the parties and any prospective
witness that appropriate dress shall be required.

9.5 WHO IS PERMITTED WITHIN BAR

During the trial of any case, or the presentation of any matter to the Court, no person, including
members of litigants families, shall be permitted within the bar of the courtroom proper, other
than attorneys, court personnel, litigants and witnesses called to the stand. Persons without the
bar shall not disturb the order of the Court.

9.6 USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

9.6.1 No person other than those listed herein shall be permitted to bring into the
Taney County Courthouse any cell phone, smart phone, laptop, tablet, or other
similar electronic device, capable of recording, photographing, accessing the
internet, or electronically communicating.

9.6.2 The Taney County Sheriff’s Department is ordered to instruct all persons
who fall under this Rule to return their device as described above to their vehicle
or some other place other than the Taney County Courthouse.

9.6.3 The Taney County Sheriff is authorized to refuse entry to the Taney County
Courthouse to anyone not in compliance with this rule.

9.6.4 The following are not subject to this rule; lawyers in good standing with the
Missouri Bar, staff assisting lawyers, children’s division employee and/or
contractors with proper identification, Probation and Parole staff, law
enforcement officers, courthouse staff, Judges, Grand Jurors, wedding parties,
adoption parties.

9.6.5 A juror in deliberation is not allowed to have any such electronic device
while in a state of deliberation. The Sheriff will safeguard a juror’s device during
deliberations.

9.6.6 Any exceptions to this rule may be made by any Judge presiding over a
matter in which the use of the device is necessary.

9.7 EXAMINATION OF WITNESS

Only one attorney per party shall examine a witness in chief and/or cross examine a
witness for the other side unless the defendants answer separately and plead separate and distinct

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defenses; and this rule shall also apply where cases are consolidated for trial, but shall not apply
in criminal cases where there are several defendants represented by different counsel.

RULE 10 COURT REPORTERS AND COMPENSATION FOR SAME

Preparation of any transcript by an official court reporter shall not begin until the person
ordering such transcript makes a cash deposit with the reporter of such amount as the reporter
reasonably estimates such transcript will cost. In the event any cash deposit exceeds the cost of
the transcript ordered, the excess shall be refunded to the person who ordered the transcript upon
its completion. In the event the deposit is insufficient to pay for a transcript, the remaining
unpaid portion of the cost shall be due upon the delivery of the transcript to the person who
ordered it prepared. Payment will be made to the reporter who prepared it.

RULE 11 RECORDING OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

All persons except those authorized by the court to preserve the record shall refrain from
broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtrooms or areas immediately
adjacent thereto during sessions of court or recesses between sessions.

RULE 12 MONIES PAID INTO COURT

12.1 BOND IN CIVIL CASES
(No Local Rule)

12.2 REQUEST FOR COPIES OF
COURT RECORDINGS

In compliance with Court Operating Rule 5.10, an additional fee of $20 for copies of court
recordings to be paid to the Taney County Circuit Clerk.

RULE 13 COMMUNICATIONS WITH COURT

13.1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT

Except in such cases where provisions are made by law for ex parte communications, oral
communications with the Court about pending or contemplated cases are not permitted unless all
parties are represented during such communications. Any such attempt will be summarily
terminated by the Court.

13.2 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE COURT

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An attorney or party sending written communications to the Court is responsible for sending a
copy of the communications to all other parties, and verifying same on the copy of the
communications sent to the Court. Ex parte communications to a judge will not be considered
confidential, and same will be placed in the court file, open to public inspection.

RULE 14 FILING

14.1 ELECTRONIC FILING

The Supreme Court Rule 103 and Court Operating Rule 27 governs all matters subject to
electronic filing.

14.1.1 Electronic Filing in PDF Format Required. In all cases attorneys are
required to electronically file all written documents in PDF format.
Unrepresented parties or litigants may be permitted to file hard copies of any
documents which shall then be scanned by the Circuit Clerk. Unrepresented
parties or litigants may also be permitted to file documents and pleading by
facsimile. Filings via email are prohibited, unless expressly permitted by the
judge presiding over the specific case.

14.2 FAX FILING

14.2.1 Only unrepresented and pro se parties or litigants will be permitted to file
pleadings and documents by facsimile.

14.2.2 No filing by fax shall be processed by the Circuit Clerk’s office until the
appropriate filing fees have been received.

14.2.3 The time of the receipt of any pleading shall be governed by the time
affixed on the fax transmission and shall be filed accordingly if the appropriate
fees have been received. If the appropriate fees have not been received, the
document shall be discarded.

14.2.4 Any person utilizing this method shall keep the original in his or her
possession and shall provide same upon order of the Court for inspection.

14.2.5 Proof of service by facsimile transmission shall be made by the person
causing the paper to be transmitted. Such proof of service shall indicated the
telephone number to which the paper was transmitted and the method of
confirmation that the transmission was received.

14.3 CRIMINAL CASES

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 14.3.1 All felony complaints, misdemeanor informations, infractions and grand
jury indictments will be permitted to be filed as written documents in the office of
the Circuit Clerk. All subsequent filings in a criminal case shall be filed
electronically in PDF format in the Office of the Circuit Clerk. The Prosecuting
Attorney shall provide the appropriate Missouri Charge Code Number (as defined
in RSMO 43.500(7) which includes the required NCIC modifier) for each count
and alternate count alleged in the charging document.

14.3.2 All traffic cases shall be filed with the appropriate Missouri Charge Code
Number (as defined in RSMO 43.500(7) which includes the required NCIC
modifier) for all cases filed by a Uniform Citation. Traffic cases are not required
to be filed electronically in PDF format, at the discretion of the Circuit Clerk and
Court.

14.3.3 All felony complaints, misdemeanor informations, infractions, and grand
jury indictments will be permitted to be filed containing only one defendant per
complaint, information, infraction and indictment to assure each defendant is
assigned his/her own case number.

14.4 CIVIL CASES

14.4.1 Civil cases filed by attorneys shall be filed electronically in PDF format in
the Office of the Circuit Clerk. Civil cases filed electronically are not required to
include a Filing Information sheet.

14.4.2 For each civil case filed by a pro se litigant, including domestic relations,
the filing party shall provide a Filing Information Sheet as required in Missouri
Supreme Court Operation Rule 4.07, and it shall accompany the initial filing,
pleading or motion. The Filing Information Sheet, as found on the web site:
www. Courts.mo.gov under Court Forms shall reflect the appropriate case type
and contain the following information for each party occupying the position of or
on the side as the plaintiff or defendant in the case: 1. Party type; 2. Party name;
3. Date of Birth, if the party is a person; and 4. Social Security Number if the
party is a person.

14.4.3 The Filing Information Sheets are confidential records. The clerk shall file
the form in case number sequence and store it separately from the case file or
shall destroy the form upon entry of the information.

14.5 SERVICE

All pleadings, motions and other documents subsequent to the original petition
shall be served as provided by Supreme Court Rules 43.01 and 103.08 on the day
of filing, or as soon thereafter as service can be made. All such pleadings
subsequent to the original petition, motions, notices, orders and other documents,

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 not required by statute, rules or order to be served by an officer, shall be served on
registered users through the electronic filing system and to all other individuals a
provided in Supreme Court Rules 43.01(c).

GENERAL RULES

RULE 21 ATTORNEYS

21.1 RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTING TRIAL SETTINGS
(No local rule.)

21.2 ENTRIES OF APPEARANCE

Any attorneys retained in a case shall file an entry of appearance for the party or parties the
attorney represents promptly after their employment. Employment of counsel after trial setting
shall not be grounds for delay of trial. All attorneys practicing before the Court shall be
qualified and in compliance with Missouri Supreme Court Rules.

21.3 CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS

21.3.1 – A motion to exclude witnesses must be made before any evidence is
heard.

21.3.2 – Counsel shall maintain the dignity and decorum of proceedings in Court
by proper demeanor towards opposing counsel, parties, witnesses, and the Court.
They shall refrain from unfair or derogatory personal references to opposing
counsel, from haranguing, vexatious, or offensive interrogation of witnesses, and
from making objections in a loud or discourteous fashion.

21.4 WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEYS

The conditions under which an attorney is allowed to withdraw from the employ of a client
are set out in Rule 4, Supreme Court Rule, ("Code of Professional Responsibility") Canon 2,
Ethical Consideration 2-32 and Disciplinary Rule 2-110. Any attorney who desires to withdraw
as attorney of record for any party to any action pending in this Court shall comply with the
following procedure:

(a) The attorney shall file a written motion requesting leave of court to
withdraw. If the case is then set for trial the reason for the request
must be set forth in the motion. Attached to the motion shall be a
notice of the date and time at which the moving attorney will call
up the motion before the Court for hearing.

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 (b) A copy of the motion and the notice shall be served upon all
parties, including the client from whose employ the attorney is
seeking leave to withdraw, in the manner provided by Supreme
Court Rule 43.01.

21.4.1 - Subject to the other requirements of this Rule 21.4, an attorney may
withdraw from a civil or criminal case without leave of Court:

(a) By filing a pleading entitled “Memorandum of Withdrawal” accompanied
by the entry of appearance of another attorney, or otherwise demonstrating
that the attorney’s client continues to be represented by other counsel of
record;

(b) When the case is completed, upon filing a pleading entitled
“Memorandum of Withdrawal” demonstrating that there are no pending
claims or issues in the matter; or

(c) In a civil or domestic case, upon the filing of a pleading entitled
“Termination of Limited Appearance” by an attorney who has previously
filed an entry of limited appearance. The “Termination of Limited
Appearance” shall demonstrate that the attorney has completed the duties
set out in the entry of limited appearance. Any “Memorandum of
Withdrawal” and “Termination of Limited Appearance” shall include the
full address of the client and shall be served on the client in addition to all
other required to be served.

In all other instances, such withdrawal may only be allowed with leave of
Court, and upon a showing of compliance with Supreme Court Rule
4-1.16 and this Rule 21.4.

21.4.2 – Any attorney seeking leave to withdraw shall file a written motion for
leave to withdraw, containing the full address of the client. Such motion shall set
forth the specific grounds for the relief sought. If the motion does not contain the
written consent of the client, it must be served on the client along with a notice
that there will be a hearing on the motion, and the date, time and place of such
hearing. Service on clients shall be by personal service, or by first class mail, or
by third party carrier at the party’s last known address. No attorney will be
permitted to withdraw unless the client has been given written notification of the
motion to withdraw and has been granted reasonable time to retain or have
another attorney appointed.

21.4.3 – Withdrawal of an attorney of record in a criminal case will not be
permitted on the sole ground that fees have not been collected.

21.5 FAILURE OF ATTORNEYS TO ANSWER DOCKET CALL
(No local rule.)

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 21.6 APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS
(No local rule.)

21.7 AGREEMENT OF ATTORNEYS
(No local rule.)

21.8 ADVICE TO CLIENT AND WITNESSES OF COURTROOM PROCEDURE

21.8.1 The attorney is to advise his or her client and witnesses as to the formality of the
court, including proper dress, and see their cooperation therewith, thereby avoiding
embarrassment and maintaining respect and decorum to the Court.

21.8.2 The attorney shall advise his or her client, witnesses, and their friends and family,
if present, not to discuss any phase of the case with the Court or any prospective jurors.

21.8.3 When the “rule as to witnesses” is invoked, each attorney is charged with the
duty of seeing that the witnesses comply with that rule. If any witness violates the rule,
whether willfully or otherwise, such witness shall not be permitted to testify, except by
consent of opposing counsel or unless the court, in its own discretion, rules that justice
requires such testimony be received, under all the circumstances to be considered.

RULE 22 APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

RULE 23 TRANSCRIPTS

Copies of Transcripts and other Court Proceedings. Transcripts and copies of all
recorded hearings and other Court proceedings will be prepared only by the Office of State
Courts Administrator Transcribing Services or by an official court reporter at the expense of the
requesting party, whether the commemoration of the event be made by the reporter him/herself
or by electronic recording device, unless directed by statute or Supreme Court Rule. Audio
recordings are not available per this local court rule.

RULE 24 EXHIBITS

Each attorney shall mark his exhibits for identification prior to trial and shall present the
court with a list of the same on an “Exhibit List”. At the conclusion of the proceedings, unless
otherwise ordered by the Court, each party shall collect and be responsible for his or her exhibits.
Parties’ attorneys are ordered to withdraw all trial exhibits within ten (10) days of entry of
Court’s Judgment and to maintain exhibits pending appeal. The Circuit Clerk may dispose of
any unclaimed trial exhibits upon thirty (30) days written notice to the attorneys of record.

PRE-TRIAL MATTERS

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RULE 32 DISCOVERY

32.1 USE OF DISCOVERY AND CERTIFICATION TO CIRCUIT DIVISION
(No local rule.)

32.2 INTERROGATORIES

Interrogatories shall be prepared by the party submitting same to allow sufficient space
following the interrogatory for the answer to said interrogatory. If sufficient space is not
provided by the attorney submitting said interrogatory, the party requested to answer same shall
continue his answer to said interrogatory on the back of the page containing said interrogatory.

Answers to interrogatories may be in the following format:

INTERROGATORY 1. State the name of any person who you believe observed
the occurrence described in plaintiff's petition?

ANSWER. John Doe.

32 .3 DEPOSITION
(No local rule.)

32.4 MOTION FOR SANCTIONS
(No local rule.)

32.5 CRIMINAL DISCOVERY
(No local rule.)

RULE 33 PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS

33.1 HEARING DATES
(No local rule.)

33.2 BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF MOTIONS, WHEN REQUIRED
(No local rule.)

33.3 ORAL ARGUMENTS - WHEN DESIRED AND HOW REQUESTED
(No local rule.)

33.4 MOTIONS IN LIMINE
(No local rule.)

RULE 34 CONTINUANCES

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 34.1 CIVIL CASES
(No local rule.)

34.2 CRIMINAL CASES
(No local rule.)

RULE 35 PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE

35.1 All pre-trial conferences for jury tried cases shall be held more than two (2) weeks
prior to the date the jury trial is scheduled to begin.

RULE 36 SETTING CASES FOR TRIAL
(No local rule.)

36.1 REQUEST FOR TRIAL
(No local rule.)

36.2 DATE OF CALENDAR CALL
(No local rule.)

36.3 PREPARATION OF CALENDAR
(No local rule.)

36.4 CALENDAR CALL
(No local rule.)

36. 5 INACTIVE CALENDAR
(See Rules 8.2 and 37.1) (No local rule.)

36.6 REVISION OR REMOVAL FROM PREPARED CALENDAR
(No local rule.)

36.7 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
(No local rule.)

RULE 37 DISMISSALS BY COURT

37.1 CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES.

(1) Circuit Civil Case. All cases remaining inactive and on file for a period of six
(6) months shall, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the parties or their attorneys, be
dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute, except for good cause shown.

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 (2) Family Law Cases. All cases remaining inactive and on file for a period of six
(6) months shall, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the parties or their attorneys, be
dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute, except for good cause shown.

(3) If There is No Service. If there is no service of process in a case within thirty
(30) days of filing, it may be dismissed.

37.2 CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES.

(1) Circuit Criminal Cases. All cases remaining inactive and on file for a period of six
(6) months shall, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the parties or their attorneys, be
dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute, except for good cause shown.

37.3 ASSOCIATE COURT CIVIL CASES.

(1) The Court May Dismiss Any Civil Case. Except as otherwise provided herein,
the Court may dismiss any case still pending that is more than one hundred twenty (120) days
old from the date of filing which is not set for trial.

(2) If There is No Service. If there is no service of process in a case within thirty
(30) days of filing, it may be dismissed.

37.4 ASSOCIATE COURT CRIMINAL CASES.

(1) The Court May Dismiss Any Criminal Case. Except as otherwise provided herein,
the Court may, at any Docket Call, dismiss any case still pending that is more than one hundred
twenty (120) days old from the date of filing which is not set for trial.

37.5 DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

(1) All Dismissals by the Court of Any Case Shall be Without Prejudice Unless
Otherwise Stated. If any case is dismissed under this rule the dismissal shall be under this rule
without prejudice unless otherwise ordered by the court or provided by law.

37.7 REINSTATEMENT OF CAUSE.

(1) A Motion to Reinstate May be Filed. Within thirty (30) days from the date of
dismissal, an application or motion to reinstate the case may be filed. Cases will only reinstated
for good cause shown.

(2) Notice of Filing of Motion to Reinstate. Notice of the filing of each application
or motion for the reinstatement of a dismissed cause, shall, before the filing of the same, be
served by counsel or a party litigant upon the opposing party or his counsel of record or upon the
party litigant, and proof of such service shall be filed with such written application or motion.

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 SETTLEMENT AND DEFAULT

RULE 41 SETTLEMENT

41.1 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

The court and the clerk shall be notified promptly by counsel if a case is settled after it
has been set for trial.

RULE 42 DEFAULT
(See Rules 2.4 and 5.)
TRIALS

RULE 51 COURT-TRIED CASES

51.1 DEFAULT AND UNCONTESTED MATTERS
(See Rule 2.4) (No local rule.)

51.2 CONTESTED MATTERS
(No local rule.)

51.3 PREPARATION OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

In all court-tried cases in which findings of fact and conclusions of law are required, or
properly requested, the parties, through their attorneys, shall submit proposed findings of fact and
conclusions of law at the conclusion of the trial or within a reasonable time thereafter as directed
by the Court.

RULE 52 SELECTION OF JURY

52.1 JUROR QUALIFICATION NOTICE

The juror qualification notice shall be delivered along with instructions for online
completion. This must be done within ten (10) days. If a juror does not have access to
completing online, a qualification notice in paper form can be mailed to the prospective juror by
contacting the Circuit Clerk’s Office. The paper form must be completed and returned to the
Circuit Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days.

Copies of jury qualification notices shall be available on the day of any jury trial by
contacting the clerks. At the completion of the voir dire examination, it is the responsibility of
the attorney to return any copies of the qualification to the clerk, and/or delete any that were
electronically received.

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 Attorneys shall not, as part of the voir dire examination, examine a member of the jury
panel as to any matter contained on the jury qualification, without the permission of the court,
except as to events that have occurred since the signing of the qualification.

RULE 53 JURY TRIALS

53.1 INSTRUCTIONS
(No local rule.)

53. CLOSING ARGUMENTS
(No local rule.)

RULE 54 JUDGMENT ENTRY

54.1 CONTESTED CASES

Unless otherwise ordered, the attorney for the prevailing party shall prepare and submit
the form of judgment entry to the court for its approval.

54.2 DEFAULT OR UNCONTESTED CASES

The form of judgment entry shall be submitted to the court at the time of hearing of the
default; except in associate division.

RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR ACTIONS

RULE 61 ADOPTION

61.1 FILING REQUIREMENTS
(No local rule.)

61.2 HOME STUDY

In cases where the adoption or custody involves a minor child under eighteen (18) years
of age who is the natural child of one of the petitioners the home study required by Chapter 453
is hereby waived, except the criminal history report required by RSMo., 453.070 is still required.

RULE 62 DRIVERS' CASES

62.1 APPLICATION FOR HARDSHIP DRIVING PRIVILEGES
(No local rule.)

62.2 PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
(No local rule.)

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 62.3 BREATHALYZER TEST
(No local rule.)

RULE 63 ASSOCIATE DIVISION
(No local rule.)

RULE 64 CASES ARISING UNDER CHAPTERS 207 AND 208, RSMo. 1978
(COMMONLY KNOWN AS TITLE IV-D AND H. B. 601 ACTIONS
(No local rule.)

RULE 65 CIVIL COMMITMENT
(No local rule.)

RULE 66 CONDEMNATION
(No local rule.)

RULE 67 CRIMINAL CASES

67.1 PRE-TRIAL RELEASE

67.1.1 MOTIONS TO SET BOND AND FOR BOND REDUCTION

67.1.1.1 Bail or other conditions of release shall be set and fixed by the Judge
having jurisdiction over the case.

67.1.1.2 All sureties for bonds in criminal proceedings shall conform their
practices to the applicable statutes and Supreme Court Rules.

67.1.1.3 Whenever a person is admitted to bail, the conditions of his or her bond
must conform in every respect to Supreme Court Rules, and as such, the terms,
conditions, and obligations assumed thereby shall in all cases be continuing in
nature when the case moved from one division of the court to another.

67.1.1.4 No person shall be accepted as an individual surety upon any bail bond
unless such person possesses all those qualifications required by Supreme Court
Rules and applicable statutes. Individuals who desire to act as a surety without
compensation should file in the case file of the defendant for whom they wish to
make a bail bond two affidavits: one, demonstrating they are qualified under
Supreme Court Rules 33.17, and a second in substantial accord with Missouri
Criminal Procedure Form No. 23, GENERAL AFFIDAVIT OF
QUALIFICATIONS OF BONDSMEN.

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 67.1.1.5 Any General Bail Bond Agent, properly licensed by the State of
Missouri, with current approval by the Presiding Judge shall be eligible to act as
surety before any Circuit Judge or Associate Circuit Judge in this county.

67.1.1.6 An unsatisfied judgment against a surety, entered upon any bail bond in
any court of this state or of the United States, shall disqualify such surety for
bonds in any cases wherein the defendant is charged with the commission of a
crime. Such disqualification shall continue for so long as judgment remains
unsatisfied.

67.1.1.7 Every surety who intends to charge and receive compensation for serving
as surety must be license by the State of Missouri as a General Bail Bond Agent.
Every license General Bail Bond Agent who desires to sign bail bonds in Taney
County shall qualify before the Presiding Judge by appropriate monthly affidavit.
Such affidavit must be presented to the circuit clerk no later than that first
business day (courthouse open) of each month and may be presented as early as
five business days before the first business day of the month. Affidavits shall be
in substantial accord with the forms and procedures prescribed by the Presiding
Judge. Information on required forms and procedures shall be available from the
circuit clerk. The judge of Division One shall approve those General Bail Bond
Agents who shall be entitled to act as surety for persons charged with crimes until
the 10th of the next month, subject to disqualification under 67.1.1.6.

67.1.1.8 Nothing contained in this rule shall abridge the right of any person to
give bail and execute a bond for his or her own appearance upon complying with
the provisions of Supreme Court Rules and applicable statutes.

67.1.1.9 Nothing contained in this rule shall be construed as abridging or
otherwise limiting the power of any Judge having jurisdiction over any criminal
case to release any person accused on his or her own recognizance or upon any
other proper condition of release.

67.1.1.10 No Associate Circuit Judge shall approve any surety bond in a criminal
case pending before him or her unless:

a. The terms, conditions, and obligations assumed therein are continuing
in nature from the Associate Circuit Judge to the Circuit Judge as
prescribed by Supreme Court Rules and applicable statutes; and

b. The surety shall have been qualified and approved by the Presiding
Judge as set forth in these rules.

67.1.2 DEPOSIT OF OPERATOR'S LICENSE
(No local rule.)

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 67.2 PRELIMINARY HEARING
(No local rule.)

67.3 GRAND JURY
(No local rule.)

67.4 ATTORNEYS
(See Rule 21.) (No local rule.)

67.5 ARRAIGNMENTS
(No local rule.)

67.5.1 IN GENERAL
(No local rule.)

67.5.2 DATES
(No local rule.)

67.6 DISCOVERY
(No local rule.)

67.7 MOTIONS
(No local rule.)

67.8 PLEA BARGAINING

In order for a plea bargain to be approved in any felony criminal case the plea bargain or
agreement shall be in writing and signed by the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney and
the defendant and shall be made a part of the permanent court file. Said plea bargain may be
placed on memoranda forms provided by the court clerk.

No plea bargains, in felony cases, are allowed within 30 days of the trial date.

67.9 GUILTY PLEA

67.9.1 WHERE ENTERED
(No local rule.)

67.9.2 PETITION TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY

In all felony cases wherein the defendant desires to plead guilty, the defendant
and his attorney shall prepare a petition to enter a plea of guilty on a form adapted
by this court. The petition to enter a plea of guilty shall be ready to be executed
by the defendant and his attorney in open court.

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 67.10 CALENDAR
(No local rule.)

67.11 PROBATION AND PAROLE
(No local rule.)

RULE 68 DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

68.1 FILING REQUIREMENTS

(1) Vital Statistics Report. At the time of filing a petition for dissolution of marriage, the
attorney for the petitioner shall file a record of dissolution of Marriage on a form prescribed and
furnished by the state registrar, as required by Section 193.205, RSMo. In cases where there are
minor children, the information required by Section 452.780, RSMo shall be furnished in the
original pleading or contained in a separate affidavit attached to the original pleading.

(2) Parenting Plan. In all cases wherein a parenting plan is required, the party submitting a
proposed parenting plan shall, either:

(a) Submit a fully completed Supreme Court Form CAFC501A & B (Rev. 02/17/11);
or
(b) Submit a parenting plan which is in compliance with RSMo. 452.310(8), with a
fully completed parenting plan checklist (Form 10).

(3) Information Statement to the Circuit Court for the Processing of Maintenance and
Child Support Payments. In any case requiring child support payments from one party to
another, Form 13 entitled “Information Statement to the Circuit Court for the Processing of
Maintenance and Child Support Payments (Confidential Record)” shall be filed with the clerk of
the Circuit Court before final judgment will be accepted for filing.

(4) Form 13, Information State to the Circuit Court for Processing of Maintenance and
Child Support Payments (Confidential Record). Form 13 shall be filed by each party within
30 days of their first initial pleadings being filed.

68.2 Interim Family Law Order

(1) Interim Family Law Order. In all proceedings for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal
Separation, Declaration of Paternity or Non-Paternity, and Child Custody, the Court hereby enters
the Interim Family Law Order (Form 12). In any such proceeding the Clerk of the Court shall
attach the Interim Family Law Order (Form 12), to the Summons or serve a copy of such the
Interim Family Law Order (Form 12) on the parties at the addresses specified in the petition. Proof
of mailing by the clerk shall constitute notice as required in this rule.

68.3 Forms of Decrees
(No local rule)

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 68.4 FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Dissolution Actions - Statements of Income & Property Required. In all actions for
Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation, each party shall complete a Statement of Income and
Expenses (Form 1) and a Statement of Marital and Non-marital Assets and Debts (Form 2),
executed under oath, and served, along with a Certificate of Service verifying delivery of the same,
on the opposing party within sixty (60) days from the date the Answer is filed. Only the Form 1
and the Certificate of Service shall be filed with the Court.

(2) Motion to Modify/Paternity/Custody - Statements of Income & Property Required.
In all Motions to Modify Child Support, Maintenance, or Custody and actions to establish
Paternity, Custody, and Child Support, each party shall complete a Statement of Income and
Expenses (Form 1) and a Modified Statement of Property (Form 3) executed under oath and
served, along with a Certificate of Service verifying delivery of the same, on the opposing party
within ninety (90) days from the date of service. Only the Form 1 and the Certificate of Service
shall be filed with the Court.

(3) Supplemented Discovery Required. If any changes occur prior to the trial date, the
information provided in accordance with these rules shall be updated no less than twenty (20) days
prior to trial and served on the opposing attorney with only a Certificate of Service of same to be
filed with the Court.

(4) Sanctions may be Ordered - When. If a party fails to timely file or update discovery in
accordance with these rules, counsel shall direct written correspondence to the opposing party or
their counsel, if represented, requesting compliance with this Rule within fifteen (15) days.
Continued noncompliance may result in the noncomplying party being prohibited from presenting
affirmative evidence as to the values of the property, income or expenses which were not provided
to opposing counsel.

(5) Consolidated Statement Required - Time. A consolidated statement of marital and non-
marital assets and debts of Petitioner and Respondent (Form 9) shall be submitted in every
contested Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation action. Twenty days prior to the scheduled
trial date of any such action the parties shall file with the Court their Form 9. If the parties are
unable to agree upon a Form 9, then each party shall submit a proposed Form 9 to the Court and
the Court may schedule a pre-trial conference to resolve any differences in the proposed forms.

68.4.1 STANDARD DISCOVERY FOR USE IN CONTESTED FAMILY LAW
ACTIONS

(1) Dissolution - Standard Interrogatories Required. In all actions for Dissolution of
Marriage or Legal Separation, the court en banc approved standard sets of opening Interrogatories
(Form 5) shall be first used and automatically answered by both parties unless both parties stipulate
in writing that the case is not contested.

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 (a) Within thirty (30) days from the filing of the Answer to the Petition, each party
shall serve a copy of their answers to the Form 5 Interrogatories and a Certificate of Service
to the other party without either party being required to have actually served a copy of said
Interrogatories on the other party. The original Interrogatory Answers shall be maintained
by the party answering the same. Only the Certificate of Service verifying delivery of said
Interrogatory Answers to the other party shall be filed with the Court.

(2) Motion to Modify - Standard Interrogatories Required. In all Motions to Modify Child
Support, Maintenance, or Custody the court en banc approved standard sets of opening
Interrogatories (Form 6) shall be first used and automatically answered by each party and served
on the other party within sixty (60) days of the date the Movant serves the motion on the other
party, unless both parties stipulate in writing the case is not contested.

(a) Each party shall serve a copy of their answers to the Form 6 Interrogatories and a
Certificate of Service to the other party without either party being required to have actually
served a copy of said Interrogatories on the other party. The original Interrogatory Answers
shall be maintained by the party answering the same. Only the Certificate of Service
verifying delivery of said Interrogatory Answers to the other party shall be filed with the
Court.

(3) Paternity/Custody - Standard Interrogatories Required.
In all actions to establish Paternity and/or Custody, the court en banc approved standard sets of
opening Interrogatories (Form 15) shall be first used and automatically answered by both parties
unless both parties stipulate in writing the case is not contested.

(a) Within thirty (30) days from the filing of the Answer to the Petition, each party shall
serve a copy of their answers to the Form 15 Interrogatories and a Certificate of Service to
the other party without either party being required to have actually served a copy of said
Interrogatories on the other party. The original Interrogatory Answers shall be maintained
by the party answering the same. Only the Certificate of Service verifying delivery of said
Interrogatory Answers to the other party shall be filed with the Court.

(4) In Contested Cases - Release for Benefits & Financial Disclosure Required. In all
actions for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Motions to Modify Child Support and
actions to establish Paternity and/or Custody and Child Support, each party shall (unless both
parties stipulate in writing that the case is not contested) within thirty (30) days of the date the
Petition is served execute and serve on the other party:

(a) An original Authorization to Release Employee Benefits to the other party and that
party’s attorney (Form 7) directed to each current employer and to each former employer
from whom the party is entitled to receive any employment or retirement benefits; and

(b) An original Authorization to Disclose Financial Institution Records to that party
and the party’s attorney (Form 8) to each financial institution at which the party has
maintained an account within the last twenty (24) months or at which the party has an
outstanding loan balance.

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(5) Parties Required to Exchange Documents. Petitioner and Respondent shall exchange
the following documents within thirty (30) days from the date the Answer to the original Petition
is filed:

(a) Complete copies of any federal and state income tax returns (including all
schedules, W-2 and 1099 forms) for the preceding three (3) calendar years.

(b) Complete copies of the last six (6) pay periods "paycheck" stubs or other evidence
of wages, salaries or tips if no "paycheck" stub is issued.

(c) Complete copies of any benefit statements wherein a party claims an interest in any
form of pension plan whether vested or non-vested.(d) Complete copy of the plan(s)
relating to any pension benefits whether vested or non-vested.

(d) Copies of any titles to real estate, notes, deeds of trust, leases, titles to motor
vehicles, stock or bond certificates and any other evidence of ownership of an asset or
interest in an asset claimed as marital or separate property.

(e) Copies of all life insurance policies insuring the life of either party or a minor child
involved in the proceedings.

(f) Copy of most recent statement of value for any life insurance policy of either party
or child, which has a cash value.

(g) Complete copies of any financial statements provided to a lender or prospective
lender within the preceding three (3) calendar years.

(h) Complete copies of any appraisals relating to any marital or separate property done
within one (1) calendar year.

(i) Complete copies of any trusts where a party is either the grantor or current income
beneficiary of the trust.

(j) Copies of partnership agreements and/or stock certificates in any corporation in
which you hold an interest, along with the most recent statement of assets and liabilities.

(k) Copies of all daycare receipts for the last twelve (12) months.

(l) A statement of costs for health insurance for any employer or other provider which
explains the cost of said insurance for the individual party only, the individual party plus
the party’s family, and the individual party plus the children only.

(6) Certificate of Service Required. When the documents specified in Paragraphs 4 and 5
above are exchanged, the respective party shall file with the Court:

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 (a) A Form 4 identifying the documents from Paragraph 4 above which were
exchanged, the fact that a document may not now exist or has never existed or that if a
document exists, but is not in the possession of the exchanging party, the name and current
address of the person who has possession of the document.

(b) A Certificate of Service verifying delivery of said Form 4, Form 7, and Form 8 to
the other party.

(7) Court May Extend Time for Filing. The Court, upon motion of one or more parties, may
extend the time for exchanging the documents required in Paragraph 4 above or may waive the
exchange of documents entirely but only for good cause shown.

(8) Requested Information Shall be Updated Prior to Trial. All information requested in
the above interrogatories and document requests shall be updated within twenty (20) days prior to
trial if any changes occur prior to the trial date except significant changes such as employment,
income, or expert witnesses which should be updated immediately.

(9) Sanctions May Be Imposed for Failure to Comply. If a party fails to timely comply with
this rule, counsel shall direct written correspondence to the opposing party or their counsel, if
represented, requesting compliance with this Rule within fifteen (15) days. Continued
noncompliance may result in such sanctions as are provided by law, to include, but not limited to,
preventing the noncompliant party from presenting affirmative evidence as to the matters set forth
in the documents to be exchanged or answers to interrogatories and/or the award of reasonable
attorney’s fees and/or costs against the noncompliant party.

(10) No Additional Discovery Without Leave of Court. No additional or alternative
discovery may be propounded unless permission has first been obtained from the Court. No
objections shall be required to be filed if the same is propounded without leave of the Court having
first been granted.

68.5 MODIFICATION OF DECREE
(No local Rule)

68.6 PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

All litigants in a dissolution, separation, or action to establish Paternity and/or Custody, who are
parents of a minor child/children where custody is to be determined by the Circuit Court are subject
to the following conditions:

(1) The Court finds that in custody determination proceedings, arguing and manipulating by
the parents of minor children and participation by those children in said proceedings has a
detrimental effect on the emotional well-being of those children.

(2) The Circuit Clerk of Taney County, Missouri, has a list of court-approved parent education
programs which parents shall attend in order to be educated as to the detrimental effects of divorce
and parental conflict on children and how to avoid those negative effects.

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(3) The Court believes that participation in the educational session(s) by the parties to a
custody determination proceeding will assist them in avoiding common problems depicted therein,
and thereby benefit the parties, more particularly their children, and incidentally the Court, by
reducing custodial disputes.

The Petitioner/Plaintiff shall attend said sessions within sixty (60) days of filing the Petition. The
Respondent/Defendant shall attend said program within sixty (60) days of the date of service of
process. Each party shall file a Certificate of Completion with the Circuit Clerk within fifteen (15)
days of completion. No case shall proceed to commencement of a hearing on the merits of the
case until said Certificate(s) are filed or the Court, for good cause shown, waives application of
this rule.

Costs of this program shall be paid by the parties unless waived in cases filed in forma pauperis or
for parties who have qualified for legal aid.

68.7 ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UPON AFFIDAVIT - REQUIREMENTS

(1) Final Judgments Entered. When. Final Judgments in proceedings for Dissolution of
Marriage, Legal Separation, Motions to Modify, Declaration of Paternity or Non-Paternity, Child
Custody, and Change of Name may be entered upon the affidavit of Petitioner/Plaintiff, Counter-
Petitioner/Plaintiff, or both parties when:

(a) One of the parties is represented by counsel; and

(b) The adverse party has waived service or has been served in a manner provided by Missouri
Rules of Civil Procedure, or has formally filed a verified entry of appearance or responsive
pleading; and

(c) There is no genuine issue as to any material fact or Respondent/Defendant is in default.

(2) Affidavit. Filing. If a party desires to submit the matter for entry of Final Judgment upon an
affidavit, the submitting party shall file an affidavit (Form 11). Upon review, if the Court
determines additional evidence is required, it may set the matter for hearing.

68.8 TEMPORARY CHILD SUPPORT

(1) Either Parent May Move for Temporary Child Support. In an original proceeding for
Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Custody when paternity has been established, when
there are minor children of the parties who are subject to the jurisdiction of the court as a result of
the filing thereof, either parent may move for an Order for Temporary Child Support under this
rule.

(2) Verified Motion for Temporary Child Support. The Movant shall file a verified Motion for
Temporary Child Support accompanied by an affidavit, setting forth clearly and concisely the

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grounds for such motion. The motion shall include a fully completed Civil Procedure Form No.
14, with explanation.

(3) Copy of Motion to Other Parent. The Movant shall then provide the other parent, or his or
her attorney, as may be appropriate, with a copy of such Motion for Temporary Child Support by
regular mail or by personal service, and shall file a certificate of service.

(4) Time to Respond - Include Form 14. The other parent shall have ten (10) days from the date
of such service to respond to the motion. Any response shall be verified and shall include a fully
completed Civil Procedure Form No. 14, with explanation.

(5) Court May Rule on Motion On Verified Motions and Response. Within ten (10) days after
the date upon which the response is due, the Court may rule upon such motion based solely upon
the verified motion and any verified response thereto, applying the principles set forth in Missouri
Rule of Civil Procedure 88 and Chapter 452, RSMo. Any orders issued under this rule shall be
enforceable by contempt proceedings and shall remain in effect until further order of the Court.

(6) Court May Require Hearing. If the Court determines it is impossible to make a determination
based upon the verified motion and the verified response thereto, then the Court may set the matter
down for expedited hearing, which hearing shall be held within twenty (20) days after the date
upon which any response is due. The only issues which shall be considered by the Court at such
expedited hearing shall be those relating specifically to temporary child support as set forth in
Missouri Rule of Civil Procedure 88. The Court shall issue its orders under this rule within five
days of any such hearing.

(7) Court May Issue Such Orders as Appropriate. Irrespective of whether a hearing is held, if
the Court determines that any verified motion or verified response thereto, or any testimony given
under oath pursuant to this rule is perjured or made with reckless disregard to whether the
allegations contained therein are true, then the Court may issue such orders as it may deem
appropriate, including, but not limited to, orders for costs and expenses of litigation under this
rule, including attorney fees.

(8) The Time Shall Not Be Stayed or Tolled. The time frames specified in this rule shall not be
stayed or tolled by the filing of any pleadings, proceedings or other motions, specifically including
motion for change of temporary custody of the minor children of the parties.

68.9 INQUIRY AS TO GUARDIAN AD LITEM PRIOR TO TRIAL SETTING

When any party requests a trial setting, said party must certify to the Court that a reasonable inquiry
has been made as to whether a Guardian ad Litem should be appointed prior to the Court setting
the case for trial.

68.10 PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE

(1) Pre-Trial Conference. A pre-trial conference may be held in all contested cases to which
this Rule 68 applies, upon motion of the Court or either party.

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(2) Time for Conference. A trial conference may be held between twenty (20) and fourteen
(14) days prior to the date set for trial.
(3) Pre-Trial Conference - Purpose. The pre-trial conference will be held with the Judge
assigned to conduct the trial and shall include the parties and their counsel and will be held for the
following purposes:

(a) To decide on the amount of time needed for the proper conduct of the trial;

(b) To determine the agreed upon and contested issues in the cause;

(c) To complete Form 9 the consolidated Statement of Marital Assets, Non-Marital
Assets, and Debts of the parties and Form 10, Parenting Plan Checklist;

(d) To determine whether the parties should be ordered to participate in Alternative
Dispute Resolution; and

(e) To exchange updated Forms 1 and 2 and update other disclosure.

68.11 JUDGMENTS TO CONTAIN LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ALL REAL ESTATE

All judgments shall contain legal descriptions of all real estate, both marital and non-marital.

68.12 DISMISSAL BY COURT

See Rule 37.1(2) for Dismissal of Family Law Cases. Rule 37.1(2) provides as follows:

Family Law Cases. All cases remaining inactive and on file for a period of six (6) months shall,
upon thirty (30) days written notice to the parties or their attorneys, be dismissed without prejudice
for failure to prosecute, except for good cause shown.

RULE 69 MUNICIPAL DIVISION
(No local rule.)

RULE 70 PARTITION
(No local rule.)

RULE 71 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
(No local rule.)

RULE 72 PROBATE

72.1 GUARDIANSHIPS

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 In the event that a petition for minor Guardianship is filed, and the probate court
determines that there are also Taney County juvenile court proceedings currently pending
involving the minor child, the probate court will order the guardianship proceedings transferred
to the judge presiding over the juvenile court proceedings.

72.2 ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO 96-HOUR HOLD CASES

Attorneys appointed on 96-hour hold cases are not to be paid by the Circuit Clerk.
Attorneys appointed on 21-day commitment cases are to submit their respective bills through the
state of Missouri, and are not to be paid by the Circuit Clerk. The Probate Judge will retain forms
on his bench to provide to attorneys.

RULE 73 SMALL CLAIMS
(No local rule.)

RULE 74 TRUST ESTATES

74.1 INVENTORY
(No local rule.)

74.2 REPORTS
(No local rule.)

74.3 RECORD
(No local rule.)

74.4 AUDIT
(No local rule.)

POST TRIAL

RULE 81 EXECUTION
(No local rule.)

RULE 82 GARNISHMENT
(No local rule.)

RULE 83 JUDICIAL SALES
(No local rule.)

RULE 100 INTERNAL ORGANIZATION

100.1 PRESIDING JUDGE

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 100.1.1 ELECTION
(No local rule.)

100.1.2 DUTIES OF PRESIDING JUDGE

The presiding judge shall be the general administrative authority of the court. The
presiding judge shall have all of the following powers and such other powers as shall be
reasonably required to carry out the business of the court and the presiding judge:

A. Preside at all court en banc meetings and permit such matters to come before the
meeting as the presiding judge deems appropriate;
B. Supervise and appoint any needed committees;
C. Coordinate personnel duties;
D. Supervise preparation of the budget;
E. Handle media and governmental contacts;
F. Establish procedures, schedules and make docket assignments among the divisions;
G. Subject to settings ordered by a given judge, schedule for trial all cases;
H. Assign courtrooms;
I. With the advice of the court en banc, set costs required for actions filed in court. The
schedule may be amended from time to time;
J. Represent the court en banc in the call and supervision of petit and grand jury
functions; and
K. Have the authority to appoint a secretary and such other personnel as provided by
law.

100.1.3 DISPUTE RESOLUTION - PROCEDURE
(No local rule.)

100.1.4 ABSENCE OF PRESIDING JUDGE

In the event that the presiding judge is, from time-to-time, absent from the circuit or is
disabled or disqualified from acting in the capacity of presiding judge in any case or matter
whatsoever, then during any such period of absence or disability or as a result of such
disqualification, the presiding judge shall appoint another judge in the circuit to be the acting
presiding judge and to exercise the responsibilities prescribed by law for presiding judges.

100.2 LOCAL COURT RULES

100.2.1 FORMULATION
(No local rule.)

100.2.2 PUBLICATION
(No local rule.)

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 100.3 LIBRARY FUND

The clerk shall use $5.00 of the filing fee of each civil case to defray costs of a county
law library. The clerk shall establish a County Library Fund. The clerk is hereby designated as
treasurer of the Fund and the custodian of the library. Funds may be disbursed only upon written
order of this court.

RECORDS AND FILES

100.4 STORAGE OF RECORDS

100.4.1 REPRODUCTION, PRESERVATION, ARCHIVAL STORAGE
AND DISPOSAL OF ORIGINAL CIRCUIT COURT FILES (AND THEIR
CONTENTS)
(No local rule.)

100.4.2 REPRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF COURT RECORDS
OTHER THAN FILES (AND THEIR CONTENTS)
(No local rule.)

100.4.3 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDEXING AND PRESERVING
COURT REPORTER NOTES
(No local rule.)

100.4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF REPORTER'S NOTES
(No local rule.)

100.4.5 INDEX
(No local rule.)

100.4.6 STORAGE OF NOTES
(No local rule.)

100.4.7 NOTES OF SUBSTITUTE REPORTERS
(No local rule.)

100.4.8 STORAGE OF NOTES UPON RETIREMENT, TERMINATION
OR DEATH OF COURT REPORTER
(No local rule.)

100.4.9 BOXING AND STORING OF OLD NOTES

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 (No local rule.)

100.4.10 RESPONSIBILITY FOR FURNISHING MATERIALS AND
SPACE FOR STORAGE OF COURT REPORTER NOTES
(No local rule.)

100.4.11 PROCEDURE FOR EXAMINATION OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
(No local rule.)

100.4.12 PROCEDURE FOR EXPUNGING AND CLOSING CRIMINAL
RECORDS
(No local rule.)

100.5 CLERK'S DUTIES

100.5.1 MONIES PAID INTO COURT
(No local rule.)

100.6 SELECTION OF VENIREMEN
(No local rule.)

MISCELLANEOUS RULES

RULE 101 PRESENCE OF SHERIFF AND CLERK REQUIRED

The sheriff or deputy sheriff and the circuit clerk or a deputy circuit clerk shall be in the
circuit courtroom at all times when court is in session unless excused by the judge then presiding.
The sheriff or deputy sheriff shall perform the duties of court security and shall maintain order in
the courtroom. The circuit clerk or a deputy circuit clerk shall administer such oaths as are
required to court security, jurors, and witnesses.

101.1 PRESENCE OF MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

On municipal hearing dates, the municipality will provide a prosecutor and
a municipal court clerk at every hearing. The municipal clerk must be trained as
to municipal court filings and be able to assist the municipal prosecutor in
processing cases, preparing judgments, waivers of counsel and filings with the
court.

INDEX TO FORMS

Number Description
References in Rules

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Form No. 1 Income & Expense Statement 68.4(1), 68.4(2), 68.9(3)(e)
Form No. 2 Statement of Marital & Non-Marital Assets 68.4(1), 68.9(3)(e)
Form No. 3 (No local Form 3)
Form No. 4 Certificate of Service of Required Documents Pursuant to Rule 68.4.1 (6)
Form No. 5 First Interrogatories Dissolution of Marriage/Legal Separation 68.4.1(1) &
68.4.1(1)(a)
Form No. 6 First Interrogatories Motion to Modify 68.4.1(2) & 68.4.1(2)(a)
Form No. 7 Authorization to Release Employee Benefits Information 68.4.1(4)(a)
Form No. 8 Authorization to Disclose Financial Records 68.4.1(4)(b)
Form No. 9 Consolidated Statement of Marital and Non-marital Assets & Debts of Petitioner and
Respondent 68.9(3)(c)
Form No. 10 Parenting Plan Checklist 68.9(3)(c)
Form No. 11 Affidavit for Judgment 68.7(2)
Form No. 12 Interim Family Law Order 68.2(1)
Form No. 13 Information Statement for Processing of Child Support/Maintenance 68.1(3)
Form No. 14 (No local Form 14) 68.8(2), (4)

Form No. 15 First Interrogatories in Paternity or Custody Actions 68.4.1(3) & 68.4.1(3)(a)
Form No. 16 Caption and Style of Pleadings 3.1, 3.2
FORM 1 – STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE OF _________________________

MONTHLY INCOME

Gross Income Each Pay Period $_________
Paid Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Semi-Monthly/Monthly
Monthly Gross Income $_________

Payroll Deductions
FICA $_________
Federal Withholding Tax $_________
State Withholding Tax $_________
City Earnings Tax $_________
Union Dues $_________
Other (Specify) ____________________$_________
Other (Specify) ____________________$_________
Total Deductions each Pay Period $_________
Total Monthly Deductions $_________

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Net Take Home Pay each Pay Period $_________

Monthly Take Home Pay $_________

Additional Income – (Rental, Business, Etc.) (Monthly)
Source ___________________________ $_________
Source ___________________________ $_________
Average Monthly Total $_________
Additional Income – (Social Security, AFDC, Pensions, Annuities, Bonuses, Commissions, Etc.)
(Monthly)
Source ___________________________ $_________
Source ___________________________ $_________
Average Monthly Total $_________

TOTAL AVERAGE MONTHLY INCOME $_________

Your Share of Gross Income on Last Year’s Federal Income Tax Return $_________

ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED EXPENSES
(Monthly Average, Previous Standard of Living)

Rent or Mortgage Payments $_________

Utilities
Gas $_________
Water $_________
Electricity $_________
Cell Phone $_________
Telephone (Land Line) $_________
Trash Service $_________
Total $_________

Automobiles
Gas and Oil $_________
Routine Maintenance $_________
Taxes and Licenses $_________
Loan Payment $_________
Total $_________

Insurance
Life $_________
Health and Accident $_________
Disability $_________
Homeowners’ $_________
Automobile $_________

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 Total $_________

Total Monthly Payments on Installment Contracts $_________

Child Support Paid to Others for Children Not in Your Custody $_________

Maintenance or Alimony $_________

Church and Charitable Contributions $_________

Other Monthly Living Expenses
You Children
Food $_________ $_________
Clothing $_________ $_________
Medical Care $_________ $_________
Prescription Drugs $_________ $_________
Dental Care $_________ $_________
Recreation $_________ $_________
Laundry and Cleaning $_________ $_________
Barber Shop $_________ $_________
Beauty Shop $_________ $_________
School and Books $_________ $_________
Children’s Extracurricular$_________ $_________
Total $_________ $_________ $_________

Day Care/Babysitter – Name/Address ______________________________$_________

All Other Expenses Not Presently Identified
Sundries $_________
Reading Material $_________
Cable/TV $_________
Gifts $_________
Home Maintenance $_________
Lawn/Snow Service $_________
Association Fees $_________
Pet Care $_________
Total $_________

TOTAL AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENSES $_________

TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME less TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES $_________

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STATE OF MISSOURI )
)ss
COUNTY OF TANEY )

Comes now Petitioner/Respondent, ________________________, of lawful age and sworn
upon his/her oath, and states that he/she has read the foregoing Statement of Income and Expense
and that the facts therein are true and correct according to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

_____________________________
Petitioner/Respondent

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ______ day of _____________, 20______.

_____________________________
Notary Public
My Seal:

Proof of Service

The undersigned certifies that a true copy of this document was served upon the attorney(s)
of record of all Parties to the above cause on this _____ day of _____________, 20____.

______________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

In Re the Marriage of: )
________________________ and )

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________________________, )
)
________________________, )
)
Petitioner, )
)
vs. ) Case No. ___________________
)
________________________, )
)
Respondent. )

FORM 2 – STATEMENT OF PROPERTY & DEBTS OF ________________________

Instructions: This form must be completed in full. If additional space is required, add a
page indicating the section number and supply all information requested. Show only dollar
amounts, rounding to the nearest dollar. STATEMENT IS TO BE CURRENT WITHIN 15 DAYS
OF HEARING. Failure to submit this form may result in the prohibition of the presentation of
affirmative evidence of the information recited herein.

This Statement requests that you list all Marital and Non-Marital Property owned by you
and/or your spouse, whether in your possession, the possession of your spouse or in the possession
of a third party.

Definition - Marital and Non-Marital Property

As used in this document, Marital Property means all property acquired by either spouse
after the date of the marriage regardless of how it is titled, except:

1. Property acquired by gift, bequest, devise or descent;
2. Property acquired by exchange for property acquired prior to the marriage or in
exchange for property acquired by gift, bequest, devise or descent;
3. Property acquired by a spouse after a decree of legal separation;
4. Property acquired by valid agreement of the parties; and
5. The increase in value of property acquired prior to the marriage. (Section 452.330.2
RSMo 1981).

The excepted property is Non-Marital Property. All other property is Marital Property.

MARITAL PROPERTY

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A. Real Estate - List interest Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Request A
in real estate owned by you, t wa
including leaseholds. rd
Include street address.

B. Motor Vehicles. Include H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
all automobiles, boats, Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
trailers, aircraft, recreational t t d
vehicles and campers in
which you have an interest.
List year, make, model, and
vehicle identification
number.

C. Bank Accounts. List all H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
checking and savings Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
accounts, time deposits, t t d
money market certificates,
etc., held in your name,
alone or with another person.
Give the name of the
institution, the names on the
account and the account
number.

D. Cash on Hand.

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E. Securities. List all stocks, Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Request Request Award

including both public and closely held
corporations, bonds, promissory notes,
mortgages, money market funds and
all other such property in which you
have an interest. Give the names in
which the securities are held and
identification number, if any.

F. Life Insurance. List the H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
type of policy, name of Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
issuing company, insured, t t d
beneficiaries, face value and
cash value of any policy in
which you have an interest.

G. Retirement Pension H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
and/or Profit Sharing. List Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
name of the company, the t t d
name and the address of the
plan administrator, and the
present total value of any
plan in which you hold an
interest.

H
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H. Interest in trust. List any H W Court W Court Reques Reques Awar
t t d
interest which you hold in a Value Value Value Debt Debt
trust.

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I. Interest in contracts made H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
and not performed held by Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
you. List the parties to the t t d
contract, your interest to the
contract and the expected
date of performance, if any.

J. Interest in pending H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
litigation or suit not yet filed Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
held by you. t t d

K. Interest in farm H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
equipment, crops, animals. Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
List the nature of the t t d
property and location held
by you.

L. Debts owed to you by H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
others. List the name of the Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
debtor, any security, date of t t d
loan and due date, if any, of
any debts owed to you.

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M. Interests in sole H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
proprietorships, partnerships Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
or joint ventures held by t t d
you. List the names of all
other persons who share an
interest in this business with
you and the percent interest
you hold.

N. Household goods and H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
personal goods. List all Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
household goods and t t d
personal goods, including all
appliances, furniture, silver,
antiques, televisions, stereos,
clothing, jewelry, furs,
cameras, coin and stamp
collections, tools, etc.

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O. Other Assets. List all H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.
assets below not already Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
listed herein in which you t t d
hold any interest.

NON-MARITAL PROPERTY

Item H W Ct. H W Ct. H W Ct.

Revised 12/23/2025
 Value Value Value Debt Debt Debt Reques Reques Awar
t t d

DEBTS

List all loans from any bank, credit union, savings and loan association or other lending institution
for which you have any liability. Indicate who signed the loan, the date of the loan, purpose of the
loan, actual disposition of the proceeds and state the name and address of the lender. Also, list all

Revised 12/23/2025
 credit card balances and store charges. State whose name is on the credit card. Also, list all other
indebtedness and give the name and address of the creditor.

Liabilities H W Ct. H W Ct.
Amount Amount Amount Apport. Apport. Apport.

Revised 12/23/2025
 FORM 4

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF (COUNTY NAME) COUNTY, MISSOURI

In Re The Marriage Of: )
)
)
Petitioner, )
)
vs. ) Case No.
)
)
Respondent. )

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 68.4.1(6)

The undersigned (Attorney for) Petitioner (Respondent) certifies by his/her signature that

complete copies of the following document(s) have been delivered to the Opposing

(Counsel/Party) on this ___ day of __________, 20___. Where documents exist but are retained

by another person or no such documents exist, the appropriate annotation have been included

below:

1. Tax Returns for the years ____, ____, ____.

2. Last 6 paycheck stubs.

3. Pension benefit statements as of ______.

4. Pension Plan documents.

5. Titles to Real Estate, Motor Vehicles, Leases, etc.

6. Life Insurance Policies.

7. Statements of Cash Value of Life Insurance as of _____.

8. Financial Statements.
9. Appraisals of all property.

10. Trust documents

11. Partnership Agreements/Stock Certificates/Financial Statements.

12. Copies of all daycare receipts for the last twelve (12) months.

13. A statement of costs for health insurance for any employer or other provider which
explains the cost of said insurance for the individual party only, the individual party
plus the party’s family, and the individual party plus the children only.

___________________________________
(Attorney for) Petitioner/Respondent
 FORM 5

FIRST INTERROGATORIES (DISSOLUTION OR SEPARATION)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

In Re The Marriage Of: )
)
)
)
Petitioner, )
)
vs. ) Case No.
)
)
Respondent. )

FIRST INTERROGATORIES TO ________________________________

COMES NOW the ________________and propounds the following Interrogatories to be
answered by ______________in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 57.01 and Local
Rule 68.

These interrogatories are continuing in nature, requiring you to serve timely supplemental
answers setting forth any information, within the scope of these interrogatories which may be
acquired by you, your attorneys, investigators, agents or others employed by you or acting in
your behalf, following the original answers. Such supplemental answers shall be filed and served
upon the opposing party within fifteen days after the receipt of such information but no later than
two weeks preceding the date of trial.

INSTRUCTIONS

Type your answers to the following interrogatories in the space provided on this form
where possible. If the space provided is not sufficient to completely answer each interrogatory,
type your answer on a separate sheet of paper and attach same as an appendix hereto noting on this
form which appendix contains your answer to said interrogatory and noting on the appendix
reference to the interrogatory being answered.

1. State your (a) complete residence address, (b) social security number, (c) your date of birth,
(d) driver’s license number, (e) any and all names you have used or have been known as, and
(f) each address where you have resided for the past five (5) years.

ANSWER:
2. State the name and relationship to you of each person residing with you at your present address.

ANSWER:

3. If you have been employed during the past three (3) years, please state the following with
respect to each and every employment:
(a) The complete name and address of each employer and the dates on which your
employment commenced and terminated.
(b) Describe the work performed by you, and state your job title.

ANSWER:

4. For each employment listed above, state the following:
(a) Your rate of pay or salary;
(b) The gross amount of wages or salary received for each year;
(c) The gross amount of all commissions received for each year;
(d) The gross amount of all bonuses received for each year;
(e) The nature and gross amount of all other remuneration received by you during each year.

ANSWER:

5. If you receive any economic (fringe) benefits from your present employment other than wages
(i.e. company car, health, or life insurance, expense accounts, club membership, etc.), describe
each benefit you receive and the amount you receive from said benefit or the value of said
benefit.

ANSWER:

5. If you were self-employed or a member of a partnership during any of the three (3) preceding
years, state the nature of the business and your share of the gross income (after business
expenses) received in each said year.

ANSWER:

6. If you or a member of your household receive any pension, dividend, interest, note, insurance,
annuity payment, or social security payments on a regular basis, state the type of payment,
amount, and the date you normally receive such payment.

ANSWER:
 7. If you have any interest in any pension, profit sharing, retirement, Keogh Plan, I.R.A. account,
thrift plan, or any other form of employment-related asset with any past or present employer,
state:

(a) The date first acquired;
(b) The type of asset (e.g. pension plan);
(c) The present vested or cash value to you of such asset;
(d) The name of the company that administers the plan or program and the name, address and
phone number of the person who administers the plan;

ANSWER:

8. If you have any claim or cause of action against anyone else, set out in detail the reason for
such claim or cause of action
and sufficient information to identify any court proceedings pending regarding said claim.

ANSWER:

9. If you have transferred any real or personal property within the last twenty-four (24) months,
for each such item, state:

(a) Legal description of the property:
(b) The value of your equity interest in the property;
(c) The date your transferred the property;
(d) The name and address of the person to whom you transferred said property;
(e) Net proceeds received for said property.

ANSWER:

10. If you believe that you are entitled to receive maintenance payments from your spouse, state
in detail why you believe you are entitled to maintenance.

ANSWER:

11. Do you claim marital misconduct on the part of your spouse? Yes ( ) No ( )

12. If your answer to Interrogatory No. 12 is yes, state in detail what marital misconduct you claim.
ANSWER:

14. If you have any illness or chronic disability at this time, describe said chronic illness or
disability in detail.

ANSWER:

15. If you are not presently employed full-time and have attempted to obtain full-time employment
in the past six (6) months, state the names of all employers with whom you have consulted and
the dates of all interviews or employment applications.

ANSWER:

16. If you are not presently employed full-time and have not attempted to obtain full-time
employment in the last six (6) months, states the reason for not looking for full-time
employment.

ANSWER:

17. Do you have a child(ren) with a person other than the opposing party to whom you are currently
ordered to pay child/children support to through an administrative or judicial order?

ANSWER:

18. If your answer to the preceding interrogatory is affirmative, with respect to said child/children
please state the following:

(a) The name and date of birth of each child to whom you owe an obligation of support;
(b) The date when said order(s) of support was issued;
(c) The present amount(s) ordered;
(d) The amount of any arrearages owed on said order (s).
(e) Attached a copy of said order (s);
(f) Whether or not said child currently lives with you.

ANSWER:
19. State the monthly cost of any reasonably work-related child care costs for the child(ren) subject
to this proceeding.

ANSWER:

20. Please state the monthly cost of any other recurring expenses for the child(ren) subject to this
proceeding, including, but not limited to, tuition, medical, dental, or orthodontic expenses.

ANSWER:

21. Do you intend to ask for sole legal or sole physical custody of the child(ren) or that their
residence for mailing and educational purposes be placed with you in this action? If yes, then
state:

(a) All facts in support of your position it is in the best interests of the child(ren) to be in
your sole legal or sole physical custody.

(b) All facts in support of your position it is not in the best interests of the child(ren) that the
opposing party have joint legal or joint physical custody or for the child(ren)’s residential
address not be that of the opposing party.

(c) List the address where you and the child(ren) would reside if you were awarded sole
physical custody of the child(ren) or designation of the child(ren)’s residence and the
names of all persons who would reside there.

(d) Please state the name, address and telephone number of each and every person you
believe to have personal knowledge that it is in the best interest of the minor child(ren)
that sole legal or sole physical custody be placed with you (or that your residence be
designated as that of the child(ren) for mailing and educational purpose) and identify the
subject matter of which each named person may have personal knowledge.

ANSWER:

22. What type of contact do you want the child(ren) to have with the other parent, and how often
do you want the child(ren) to visit with the other parent?

ANSWER:

23. Have you ever pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Yes ( )
No ( ). If yes, for each such plea or conviction, state:
(a) The date, city, county, and state of the plea or conviction;
(b) The offense charged;
(c) The offense pleaded guilty to or convicted of;
(d) The penalty or probationary term imposed as a result of such plea or conviction

ANSWER:

VERIFICATION OF ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES

STATE OF MISSOURI )
) ss
COUNTY OF ____________ )

_______________________, being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that
he/she has read the foregoing interrogatories and Answers to those Interrogatories and that the
Answers to those Interrogatories and the facts stated therein are true to the best of his/her
knowledge and belief.
_______________________________________
Affiant Name

On the ____day of _________________, ________ the above individual personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State and signed the above Answers to
Interrogatories as his/her free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the
date and year first above written.

My Commission Expires: _______________________________________
Notary Public

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Interrogatories and Answers thereto was served by
( ) U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid ( ) by diskette ( ) CD-ROM ( ) as an email
attachment in ( ) Word for Windows or ( ) _________________________________ format
to _____________________________, Attorney for _____________________________

_____________________________________
Name of Attorney-Bar Number
Address
 FORM 6

FIRST INTERROGATORIES (MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT,
MAINTENANCE, OR CUSTODY)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

)
Petitioner/Plaintiff, )
vs. ) Case No.
)
)
Respondent/Defendant. )

FIRST INTERROGATORIES TO ________________________________

COMES NOW the ________________and propounds the following Interrogatories to be
answered by ______________in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 57.01 and Local
Rule 68.

These interrogatories are continuing in nature, requiring you to serve timely supplemental
answers setting forth any information, within the scope of these interrogatories which may be
acquired by you, your attorneys, investigators, agents or others employed by you or acting in
your behalf, following the original answers. Such supplemental answers shall be filed and served
upon the opposing party within fifteen days after the receipt of such information but no later than
two weeks preceding the date of trial.

INSTRUCTIONS

Type your answers to the following interrogatories in the space provided on this form
where possible. If the space provided is not sufficient to completely answer each interrogatory,
type your answer on a separate sheet of paper and attach same as an appendix hereto noting on this
form which appendix contains your answer to said interrogatory and noting on the appendix
reference to the interrogatory being answered.

1. State your (a) complete residence address, (b) social security number, (c) your date of birth,
(d) driver’s license number, (e) any and all names you have used or have been known as, and
(f) each address where you have resided for the past five (5) years.

ANSWER:

2. State the name and relationship to you of each person residing with you at your present address.

ANSWER:
3. With regard to your income, please state:

(a) The annual gross salary, wages or income you received as of the date of the last child
support/maintenance order;
(b) The annual gross salary, wages or income you received for each year since the date of the
last child support/maintenance order;
(c) The name, address and telephone number of each corporation, business or individual
from whom you have received a gross salary, wages or income in each year since the date
of the last child support/maintenance order.

ANSWER:

4. Does either parent or your spouse have any health, hospitalization, medical, dental and/or
orthodontic and or vision insurance or other coverage (including coverage through the State of
Missouri) on the children now in existence? If so,

(a) Identify each Plan by name, Plan number, address and telephone number ;
(b) Whether said plan is individual or group or state administered;
(c) The name of the individual through whom such coverage exists;
(d) A summary of the coverage available to the child(e.g. Comprehensive, health, medical
and hospitalization, dental, orthodontic or vision
(e) The cost of deductibles, co-insurance office visits and emergency room for said coverage;
(f) The amount of insurance premiums or deductions for the adult(s) covered by said
insurance;
(g) The amount of insurance premiums or deductions for the child(ren) covered by said
insurance including how frequently it is paid (e.g. weekly, bimonthly or monthly) and by
whom it is paid.
(h) If the child(ren) that are the subject of this action have insurance coverage available
under two separate plans, explain in detail which plan you believe is the “best” plan in
terms of coverage and cost.

ANSWER:

5. If you were self-employed or a member of a partnership during any of the three (3) preceding
years, state the nature of the business and your share of the gross income (after business
expenses) in each year.
ANSWER:

6. Does anyone other than you assist in paying your current living expenses. If so, state name,
relationship to you, and average monthly amount contributed.

ANSWER:

7. If you contribute to the support of anyone other than the child(ren) herein, state the name and
relationship to you of each said person, the amount you contribute each month, and the reason
why you contribute to said person’s support.

ANSWER:

8. If you or a member of your household receive any pension, dividend, interest, note, insurance,
annuity payment, food stamps, TANF, or social security payments on a regular basis, state the
type of payment, amount, and the date you normally receive such payment.

ANSWER:

9. State the monthly cost of any reasonably work-related child care costs for the child(ren) subject
to this proceeding.

ANSWER:

10. Please state the monthly cost of any other recurring expenses for the child(ren) subject to this
proceeding, including, but not limited to, tuition, medical, dental, or orthodontic expenses.

ANSWER:

11. Do you intend to ask for sole legal or sole physical custody of the child(ren) or that their
residence for mailing and educational purposes be placed with you in this action? If yes, then
state:

(a) All facts in support of your position it is in the best interests of the child(ren) to be in
your sole legal or sole physical custody.
 (b) All facts in support of your position it is not in the best interests of the child(ren) that the
opposing party have joint legal or joint physical custody or for the child(ren)’s residential
address not be that of the opposing party.
(c) List the address where you and the child(ren) would reside if you were awarded sole
physical custody of the child(ren) or designation of the child(ren)’s residence and the
names of all persons who would reside there.
(d) Please state the name, address and telephone number of each and every person you
believe to have personal knowledge that it is in the best interest of the minor child(ren)
that sole legal or sole physical custody be placed with you (or that your residence be
designated as that of the child(ren) for mailing and educational purpose) and identify the
subject matter of which each named person may have personal knowledge.

ANSWER:

12. Do you intend to seek a termination or modification of Court ordered maintenance? If so, then
state:

(a) All facts which would support any allegation that a change in circumstances has
occurred requiring a termination or modification of maintenance;
(b) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons you believe to have personal
knowledge of such change in circumstances and identify the subject matter of which each
named person may have personal knowledge.

ANSWER:

13. Do you oppose a termination or modification of Court ordered maintenance? If so, then state:

(a) All facts which would support any allegation as to why maintenance should not be
terminated or modified.
(b) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons you believe to have personal
knowledge of such change in circumstances and identify the subject matter of which each
named person may have personal knowledge.

ANSWER:

14. Have you ever pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Yes ( ) No
 ( ). If yes, for each such plea or conviction, state:

(a) The date, city, county, and state of the plea or conviction;
(b) The offense charged;
(c) The offense pleaded guilty to or convicted of;
(d) The penalty or probationary term imposed as a result of such plea or conviction

ANSWER:

_________________________________
Name of Attorney-Bar Number

VERIFICATION OF ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES

STATE OF MISSOURI )
) ss
COUNTY OF ____________ )

_______________________, being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that
he/she has read the foregoing interrogatories and Answers to those Interrogatories and that the
Answers to those Interrogatories and the facts stated therein are true to the best of his/her
knowledge and belief.

_______________________________________
Affiant Name

On the ____day of _________________, ________ the above individual personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State and signed the above Answers to
Interrogatories as his/her free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the
date and year first above written.

My Commission Expires: _______________________________________
Notary Public
 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Interrogatories and Answers thereto was served by
( ) U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid ( ) by diskette ( ) CD-ROM ( ) as an email
attachment in ( ) Word for Windows or ( ) _________________________________ format
to _____________________________, Attorney for _____________________________

___________________________________
Name of Attorney-Bar Number
Address
 FORM 7

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION

To: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Re: Your Employee:_______________________
Social Security No.

You are hereby authorized and requested to furnish and release to ____________________
and to any employee, agent or representative thereof any and all information in your possession or
under your control concerning my employment and fringe and retirement benefits. You are further
authorized to allow said persons to read, review, copy and have copied any and all records,
notations, memoranda, and all other recorded information regardless of whether it is written,
recorded, on computerized disc, etc. with respect to all aspects of my employment from the date I
began my employment to the present date. You are further authorized to communicate with said
persons orally or in writing concerning the matters addressed herein.

The information you are authorized to release shall include, but not be limited to: my
earnings, wages, other forms of compensation, my employee benefits, fringe benefits, profit
sharing, retirement and/or pension benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
benefits, performance records, attendance records, employer/employee investment plans, stock
plans, savings plans, thrift plans, employee stock option plans, 401K, deferred compensation,
supplemental or excess benefit plans, "golden parachute" or "silver seatbelt" provisions, vested
bonus not yet paid, zero balance reimbursement accounts, and employment-related trusts.

_________________________________________

STATE OF MISSOURI )
) ss
COUNTY OF )

On this ____ day of ___________, _____, before me a Notary Public, personally appeared
the above named person who acknowledged signing the above and foregoing instrument as a free
act and deed.

_________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:

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 FORM 8

AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE
FINANCIAL RECORDS

To: ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Re: ____________________________________
Social Security No.

You are hereby authorized and directed to furnish and release to ____________________
and to any employee, agent or representative thereof any and all or any portion of the records,
documents and other writings and information in your possession or under your control concerning
all of my accounts with and deposits in your institution, whether open or closed, and whether held
solely in my name or jointly with another and further concerning all my loans and lines of credit
with your institution on which I am liable individually or jointly with another or as a guarantor.

You are further authorized to allow said persons to read, review, copy and have copied any
and all records, notations, memoranda, and all other recorded information regardless of whether it
is written, recorded, or on computerized disc. You are also authorized to communicate with said
persons orally or in writing and to provide reports concerning the matters addressed herein for the
purpose of explaining or disclosing any other information requested relative to such accounts and
deposits.

All expense pertaining to the foregoing shall be paid by the party requesting the
information pursuant to this authorization and nothing herein shall be construed to make me liable
for those costs.

__________________________________

STATE OF MISSOURI )
) ss
COUNTY OF )

On this ____ day of ___________, _____, before me a Notary Public, personally appeared
the above named person who acknowledged signing the above and foregoing instrument as a free
act and deed.

_________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:

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 FORM 10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

In Re The Marriage Of: )
)
)
Petitioner, )
)
vs. ) Case No.
)
)
Respondent. )

PARENTING PLAN CHECKLIST

Form required for all Parenting Plans except when Supreme Court Form CV265 (Rev 12/98)
(Parenting Plan) is used.

Section 452.310.7 RSMo (1998) provides "the proposed parenting plan shall set forth the
arrangements that the parties believe to be in the best interest of the minor children and shall
include but not be limited to" the items set forth below. Enter the paragraph number of the
parenting plan that contains applicable language.

1. A specific schedule detailing the physical custody and visitation for each child with each
parent including:

Q ________ a. Major holidays (including which holidays a party has each year);
Q ________ b. School holidays and winter, spring, summer and other vacations for school
age children;
Q ________ c. The child's birthday, Mother's Day and Father's Day;
Q ________ d. Weekday and weekend schedules;
Q ________ e. The time and place of transfer of the child in connection with the residential
schedule;
Q ________ f. A plan for transportation duties associated with the residential schedule.
Q ________ g. Appropriate times for telephone access;
Q ________ h. Procedures for notification when a party requests a variation from the
residential schedule;
Q ________ i. OPTIONAL Any suggested restrictions to access and the reasons for such
restrictions.

2. A specific plan regarding legal custody detailing how the decision-making will be shared
by the parties including:

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Q ________ a. Educational decisions and methods of communication from school to both
parents;
Q ________ b. Medical, dental and health care decisions including how health care
providers will be selected and a method of communication medical
conditions and how emergency care will be handled;
Q ________ c. Extracurricular activities, including method of determining which activities
the child will participate in when those activities involve time during which
each parent is the custodian;
Q ________ d. Child care providers, including how such providers will be selected;
Q ________ e. Communication procedures including access to telephone numbers as
appropriate
Q ________ f. A dispute resolution procedure;
Q ________ g. OPTIONAL If sole legal custody, the reasons for no shared decision-
making.

3. How the expenses of the child will be paid including:

Q ________ a. Supreme Court Form 14;
Q ________ b. Which party will provide health insurance and how uncovered expenses will
be paid;
Q ________ c. The payment of educational expenses, if any;
Q ________ d. The payment of extraordinary expenses of the child, if any;
Q ________ e. Child care expenses if any;
Q ________ f. Transportation expenses, if any.

___________________________________
___________________
[Attorney for (Petitioner)(Respondent)]
(GAL)*

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The above signature hereby certifies that a true and accurate copy of the above and
foregoing was mailed/faxed/hand-delivered on ________________ to
________________________________.

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 FORM 11

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

)
Petitioner, ) Date:
)
Social Security # ) Case No.:
and )
)
)
Respondent. )
)
Social Security # )

AFFIDAVIT FOR JUDGMENT
(Pursuant to Local Rule 68.8)

1. My name is ___________________________ and I am the (Petitioner) (Respondent) in the
above dissolution of marriage case.
2. I currently reside at______________, _____________ County, State of _____________.
3. I have been a resident of the State of Missouri for at least 90 days and the County of (County
name) for at least 60 days immediately prior to the filing
of the petition herein.
My spouse has been a resident of Missouri for at least 90 days and the County of (County
name) for at least 60 days immediately prior to the filing of the petition herein.
4. My spouse (currently resides) (and I have resided) during the marriage in the State of
Missouri.
My spouse has subjected (himself) (herself) to the jurisdiction of this court by the following
acts.
5. Both my spouse and I are over the age of 18 years.
6. I was married to ______________, the (Petitioner) (Respondent) herein, on ____________
and the marriage is registered in ________________, State of _____________.
7. My spouse and I separated on or about _______________.
8. Neither my spouse nor I are on active duty in the armed services at the present time or any
time since the filing of the petition.
9. There is no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved and the marriage is
irretrievably broken.
10. (I am)(My Wife is) not pregnant.
11. There are no living minor children born or adopted of the marriage.
There (are)(is) _______ minor, unemancipated child(ren) of the marriage, to wit:
____________ born _____________, SSN __________
____________ born _____________, SSN __________
A Parenting Plan to include a Form 14 is attached hereto as Exhibit _____.

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11a. There is no other litigation pending in this or any other state concerning the custody of the
minor, unemancipated child(ren) and there are no persons other than my spouse and myself
who have physical custody of the minor child(ren) or claims any rights with respect to the
minor child(ren), (except) _________________.
12. It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) that (I) (my spouse) be awarded custody of
the
minor child(ren).
It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) that my spouse and I be awarded joint legal
custody of the minor child(ren) and that (I) (my spouse) be awarded physical custody of the
minor child(ren) pursuant to a Parenting Plan attached hereto.
It is in the best interest of the minor child(ren) that my spouse and I have joint legal and
physical custody of the minor child(ren) pursuant to a Parenting Plan attached hereto.
13. Child support has been calculated pursuant to Form 14.
The child support calculated pursuant to Form 14 is unjust or inappropriate because ______.
14. I am able to support myself through appropriate employment or have sufficient assets from
which I can support myself so I am not asking for any maintenance. I understand that by not
requesting maintenance at this time, I cannot come into this or any other court in the future
and receive maintenance. I know of no medical, health or other condition which would
prevent me from supporting myself in the future.
I am unable to support myself through appropriate employment and have insufficient assets
from which I can support myself. Therefore I am in need of maintenance in the amount of
$________ per month.
15. My spouse is able to support (herself)(himself) through appropriate employment or has
sufficient assets from which (she)(he) can support (herself)(himself) and therefore (she)(he)
is not entitled to receive maintenance. I know of no medical, health or other condition which
would prevent my spouse from supporting (herself)(himself) in the future.
My spouse is unable to support (herself)(himself) through appropriate employment and has
insufficient assets from which (she)(he) can support (herself)(himself). Therefore my spouse
is in need of maintenance in the amount of $__________ per month.
16. My spouse and I have entered into a separation agreement which divides all our marital and
non-marital property and is signed by both my spouse and myself. The agreement, attached
hereto and marked as Exhibit ____, is fair and reasonable, and is not unconscionable. I
request that the court incorporate the separation agreement into its judgment herein.
There is no marital or non-marital property for the court to divide.
17. Each party is capable of paying for his or her own attorney=s fees, and therefore I request
that
no attorney=s fees be ordered to be paid by either party.
Based upon my financial situation and the financial situation of my spouse, it is reasonable
that (I) (my spouse) pay to _______________ the sum of $____ as and for attorney=s fees
herein.
18. I request that the court restore to (my spouse) (me) the (maiden)(former) name of _______.
I know of no third parties, such as creditors, who would be adversely affected by the said
change of name.

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STATE OF MISSOURI )
)ss
COUNTY OF )

____________ of lawful age, being duly sworn upon his/her oath, states that he/she is the
(petitioner)(respondent) named above; and that the facts stated herein are true according to his/her
best knowledge and belief.

______________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on

______________________________________
Notary Public

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 FORM 12

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

A. INTERIM FAMILY LAW ORDER

This case is now before the Taney County Circuit Court. The Court finds that in these actions
it is in the best interests of the parties and their children, if any, to issue this ORDER
immediately upon commencement of the case, subject to future modification upon agreement
of the parties or after a Court hearing. Paragraphs three and six do not apply to paternity/custody
matters.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED:

1. Neither party shall stalk, abuse, threaten to abuse, molest, or disturb the peace of
the other. Neither party shall enter upon the premises of the dwelling of the other.
2. Neither party shall remove, cause to be removed or permit the removal of any
minor children of the parties from Taney County for a period longer than forty-
eight (48) hours without the written consent of the other party, or further Order of
this Court.
3. Neither party shall incur unreasonable or unnecessary debts hereafter. Any
unreasonable or unnecessary debt incurred after the date of the filing of this action
shall presumptively be assessed against the party incurring any such debt. The
Court specifically reserves the right to allocate the income and expenses of the
parties, and the costs connected with this action.
4. Neither party shall cause the other party or the children of the parties to be
removed from any existing insurance coverage, including but not limited to
medical, hospital, dental, automobile or disability insurance, and each party shall
maintain all such insurance coverage in full force and effect.
5. Neither party shall change the beneficiaries on any existing life insurance policies,
and each party shall maintain the existing life insurance policies in full force and
effect.
6. Neither party shall conceal or damage any property, real or personal. Neither
party shall dissipate, sell, remove, assign, transfer, dispose of, lend, mortgage, or
encumber any property, real or personal, except in the ordinary course of
business, for the necessities of life. In the case of transactions made in the
ordinary course of business, an itemized written accounting shall be made within
14 days to the other party. In the case of disposition made for the necessities of
life, an itemized written accounting shall be made to the other party within thirty
(30) days.
7. In the event the parties are living in the same residence at the time of the service
of this Order, the parties shall attempt to decide between themselves if one
party shall move from the family residence and, if so, which party shall move
from the family residence.

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8. If there are minor children and one of the parties has moved from the family
residence, the parties shall attempt to work out parent-child contact schedule
pending further Order of this Court. Failure to reach agreement on this issue will
result in a minimum contact visitation order at the first scheduled status
conference.
9. Any party moving from the family residence may return to pick up personal
belongings and effects at a reasonable time if the parties agree. Personal
belongings and effects do not include furniture unless the parties agree. If the
parties cannot agree on the time in this paragraph, the Court will decide these
issues at a hearing on temporary relief.
10. Any party receiving personal mail or packages addressed only to the other party
shall not open them, but shall forward or arrange to have such mail or packages
delivered promptly to the other party. Personal mail addressed to both parties or
concerning the children, and mail related to the other parties’ income, debts or
property, may be opened by the person who receives it, but any party receiving
such mail shall promptly send a copy to the other party.
11. All pro se litigants (parties who are not represented by an attorney) MUST
register with the Clerk of the Court to receive electronic notices. If a party fails to
register with the Court, said party may not be excused for not receiving notice of
documents filed, hearings scheduled, or other notifications that would otherwise
have been received by said party had said party registered for such notices.
12. If a child sees a counselor, both parents must be notified of the same immediately
and apprised of any appointments scheduled for the same immediately upon their
being scheduled.
13. The Order shall continue in effect, except as modified by written agreement of the
parties or as modified by further Order of this Court.
14. This Order is pursuant to Local Rule 68.2(1), which provides:
“In all proceedings for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or
Paternity/Custody the Court hereby enters the Interim Family Law Order
(Form 12). In any such proceeding the Clerk of the Court shall attach the
Interim Family Law Order (Form 12), to the Summons or serve a copy of
such Interim Family Law Order (Form 12) on the parties at the addresses
specified in the petition. Proof of mailing by the clerk shall constitute notice
as required in this rule.”

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 FORM 13
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _____________________________ COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: Case Number:

Petitioner: Date of Decree/Judgment:

MACSS Case ID:
vs.
Respondent:

(Date File Stamp)

Information Statement to the Circuit Court
for the Processing of Maintenance and Child Support Payments
(Confidential Record)

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Last First M.I.
SSN: __________________________________ DOB: ________________________________________

Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court): ________________________________
Payor:
(Person Payor Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Making
Payments) Employer (Company) Name: ________________________________________________________________

Employer Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Optional: Employer MACSS Number (to be completed by the court): _______________________________

Has Wage Withholding been issued? Yes No If no, why not? ______________________________

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 Name:__________________________________________________________________________________
Last First M.I.
SSN:___________________________________ DOB:________________________________________

Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court): ________________________________
Payee:
(Person Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

Receiving ________________________________________________________________________________
Payments)
Home Phone: ____________________________________________________________________________

Related case number: ______________________________________________________________________

Judgment Information:
$ ______________ per _______________ for child support; Effective Date (Date 1st Payment Due)
______________
$ ______________ per _______________ for spousal support (maintenance); Effective Date
____________________
$ ______________ per _______________ for periodic arrearage payments toward arrearage judgme
of $ ____________
$ ______________ per _______________ for state debt judgment of $ ___________________
Has Medical Insurance been ordered? Yes No. If yes, who is ordered to pay?
_____________________________
If no, why?
Parties agree no insurance ordered.
Child covered in another order.
Per Court no health insurance ordered.
Order silent, no mention of medical insurance in order.

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Children:
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________

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Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Name: _______________________________________ SSN: ___________________ DOB:
_____________________
Optional: MACSS Member Number (to be completed by the court):
___________________________________________
Check if more than ten children and attach additional sheet

I certify the information above is correct to the best of my knowledge.

_____________________________________________
_____________________
Signature of Preparer
Instructions to Clerk
Maintain the closed portion(s) of the record in a sealed manila envelope within the file. The file
can be maintained with other open records. If a request is made to review the open portion of the
file, the envelope can be removed from the file. Access to the record must be restricted to avoid
access to the closed portion of the record.

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 FORM 15

FIRST INTERROGATORIES (PATERNITY AND/OR CUSTODY)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI

)
Petitioner/Plaintiff, )
vs. ) Case No.
)
)
Respondent/Defendant. )

FIRST INTERROGATORIES TO ________________________________

COMES NOW the ________________and propounds the following Interrogatories to be
answered by ______________in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 57.01 and Local
Rule 68.

These interrogatories are continuing in nature, requiring you to serve timely supplemental
answers setting forth any information, within the scope of these interrogatories which may be
acquired by you, your attorneys, investigators, agents or others employed by you or acting in
your behalf, following the original answers. Such supplemental answers shall be filed and served
upon the opposing party within fifteen days after the receipt of such information but no later than
two weeks preceding the date of trial.

INSTRUCTIONS

Type your answers to the following interrogatories in the space provided on this form
where possible. If the space provided is not sufficient to completely answer each interrogatory,
type your answer on a separate sheet of paper and attach same as an appendix hereto noting on this
form which appendix contains your answer to said interrogatory and noting on the appendix
reference to the interrogatory being answered.

1. State your (a) complete residence address, (b) social security number, (c) your date of birth,
(d) driver’s license number, (e) any and all names you have used or have been known as, and
(f) each address where you have resided for the past five (5) years.

ANSWER:

2. State the name and relationship to you of each person residing with you at your present address.

ANSWER:

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3. If you have been employed during the past three (3) years, please state the following with
respect to each and every employment:

(a) The complete name and address of each employer and the dates on which your
employment commenced and terminated;
(b) Describe the work performed by you, and state your job title.

ANSWER:

4. For each employment listed above, state the following:

(a) Your rate of pay or salary;
(b) The gross amount of wages or salary received for each year;
(c) The gross amount of all commissions received for each year;
(d) The gross amount of all bonuses received for each year;
(e) The nature and gross amount of all other remuneration received by you during each year.

ANSWER:

5. Does either parent or your spouse have any health, hospitalization, medical, dental and/or
orthodontic and or vision insurance or other coverage (including coverage through the State of
Missouri) on the children now in existence? If so,

(a) Identify each Plan by name, Plan number, address and telephone number;
(b) Whether said plan is individual or group or state administered;
(c) The name of the individual through whom such coverage exists;
(d)A summary of the coverage available to the child (e.g. Comprehensive, health, medical
and hospitalization, dental, orthodontic or vision
(e) The cost of deductibles, co-insurance office visits and emergency room for said coverage;
(f) The amount of insurance premiums or deductions for the adult(s) covered by said
insurance;
(g) The amount of insurance premiums or deductions for the child(ren) covered by said
insurance including how frequently it is paid (e.g. weekly, bimonthly or monthly) and by
whom it is paid.
(h) If the child(ren) that are the subject of this action have insurance coverage available under
two separate plans, explain in detail which plan you believe is the “best” plan in terms of
coverage and cost.

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ANSWER:

6. If you were self-employed or a member of a partnership during any of the three (3) preceding
years, state the nature of the business and your share of the gross income (after business
expenses) in each year.

ANSWER:

7. Does anyone other than you assist in paying your current living expenses. If so, state name,
relationship to you, and average monthly amount contributed.

ANSWER:

8. If you contribute to the support of anyone other than the child(ren) herein, state the name and
relationship to you of each said person, the amount you contribute each month, and the reason
why you contribute to said person’s support.

ANSWER:

9. If you or a member of your household receive any pension, dividend, interest, note, insurance,
annuity payment, food stamps, TANF, or social security payments on a regular basis, state the
type of payment, amount, and the date you normally receive such payment.

ANSWER:

10. Do you have a child(ren) with a person other than the opposing party to whom you are currently
ordered to pay child/children support to through an administrative or judicial order?

ANSWER:

11. If your answer to the preceding interrogatory is affirmative, with respect to said child/children
please state the following:

(a) The name and date of birth of each child to whom you owe an obligation of support;
(b) The date when said order(s) of support was issued;
(c) The present amount(s) ordered;
(d) The amount of any arrearages owed on said order (s).
(e) Attached a copy of said order (s);
(f) Whether or not said child currently lives with you.

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ANSWER:

12. State the monthly cost of any reasonably work-related child care costs for the child(ren) subject
to this proceeding.

ANSWER:

13. Please state the monthly cost of any other recurring expenses for the child(ren) subject to this
proceeding, including, but not limited to, tuition, medical, dental, or orthodontic expenses.

ANSWER:

14. Do you intend to ask for sole legal or sole physical custody of the child(ren) or that their
residence for mailing and educational purposes be placed with you in this action? If yes, then
state:
(a) All facts in support of your position it is in the best interests of the child(ren) to be in your
sole legal or sole physical custody.
(b) All facts in support of your position it is not in the best interests of the child(ren) that the
opposing party have joint legal or joint physical custody or for the child(ren)’s residential
address not be that of the opposing party.
(c) List the address where you and the child(ren) would reside if you were awarded sole
physical custody of the child(ren) or designation of the child(ren)’s residence and the
names of all persons who would reside there.
(d) Please state the name, address and telephone number of each and every person you
believe to have personal knowledge that it is in the best interest of the minor child(ren)
that sole legal or sole physical custody be placed with you (or that your residence be
designated as that of the child(ren) for mailing and educational purpose) and identify the
subject matter of which each named person may have personal knowledge.

ANSWER:

15. What type of contact do you want the child(ren) to have with the other parent, and how often
do you want the child(ren) to visit with the other parent?

ANSWER:

16. Have you ever pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Yes ( ) No
( ). If yes, for each such plea or conviction, state:

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 (a)The date, city, county, and state of the plea or conviction;
(b)The offense charged;
(c)The offense pleaded guilty to or convicted of;
(e)The penalty or probationary term imposed as a result of such plea or conviction

ANSWER:

_________________________________
Name of Attorney-Bar Number

VERIFICATION OF ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES

STATE OF MISSOURI )
) ss
COUNTY OF ____________ )

_______________________, being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and states that
he/she has read the foregoing interrogatories and Answers to those Interrogatories and that the
Answers to those Interrogatories and the facts stated therein are true to the best of his/her
knowledge and belief.
_______________________________________
Affiant Name

On the ____day of _________________, ________ the above individual personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State and signed the above Answers to
Interrogatories as his/her free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the
date and year first above written.

My Commission Expires: _______________________________________
Notary Public

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Interrogatories and Answers thereto was served by (
) U.S. Mail, first class, postage prepaid ( ) by diskette ( ) CD-ROM ( ) as an email attachment

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in ( ) Word for Windows or ( ) _________________________________ format to
_____________________________, Attorney for _____________________________

___________________________________
Name of Attorney-Bar Number
Address

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 FORM 16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TANEY COUNTY, FORSYTH, MISSOURI,
46TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Circuit Court of ___________________ County, at __________________, Missouri

Associate Circuit Division
Or
Circuit Division

(Name) )
)
(Address) )
)
(City) )
Plaintiff/Petitioner, )
)
)
VS. ) Cause No. ______________
)
)
)
(Name) )
)
(Address) )
)
(City) )
Defendant/Respondent, )

CAUSE

Signed (Attorney of Record, or Party)

(Address)
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 (Telephone Number)

(Missouri Bar Number)

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