Do you have to be legally separated before you get a divorce in Missouri?

Question

My husband and I have been separated for almost 3 years now. We never filled out the paperwork to become legally separated though. We just havent had the money for the divorce or it would have been done 3 years ago. Now I am engaged to be married on July 7 2007. I have to get my divorce done within the next couple months. Someone told me though that I would have to get legally separated for 6 months in order to file for the divorce...anyone know if thats true? Thanks!

Answer 1

it's not true. you can devorce and still be living in the same home, but separate at the same time. Check that out with the court house i'm sure you'll find that i right, i hope that helped.