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Yup.
If you have a marriage certificate, that is your proof. If someone is contesting this, it is up to them to produce divorce documents. Even if you were in the process of getting a divorce at the husband's time of death, if there was no divorce decree, there was not yet a divorce.
If you are contesting I would highly recommend getting a lawyer and really ask yourself is it worth the pain and cost. If you are contesting the divorce because you just want to stay married to this person I would say you are fighting a loosing battle. If you are contesting the property division, get a lawyer and be prepared to loose a good chunk of the assets in the fight.
Consult an attorney where you live to determine what is best in your circumstance. Generally speaking, you can file for divorce where you have residency regardless of where you were legally married. An attorney will help you determine the other qualifications necessary for divorce.
Of course not, you can not legally marry more than one person at a time.
File for divorce in the state where you currently live. The states have reciprocal agreements for these sorts of legal matters.
No, Missouri is not a no-fault state for divorce. In Missouri, couples can file for divorce based on either no-fault or fault grounds.
No, Missouri is not a no-fault state for divorce proceedings.
You simply proceed with your divorce action. Your spouse cannot force you to stay married by contesting it in the United States. You will eventually have a hearing before a judge scheduled, the judge will hear both sides, divide marital property and assess child support if necessary, and the divorce will be granted.
Anyone can contest a divorce. Just because a divorce is contested does not mean a divorce will not be granted, it just means it is going to be a longer and more expensive process.
Yes, pursuant to a court order dated May 6, 2014, the state of Missouri will recognize a same-sex marriage performed elsewhere for the purpose of divorce in Missouri.
Yes - you may divorce anyone in any state at anytime.