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Prenuptial agreements are a key talking point for anyone thinking about getting married in the near future. We have talked about prenuptial agreements and their general purpose in the past, but this week, we're going to take a closer look at which specific elements you can (and cannot) include in this important document. If you need help establishing a prenup at the Lake of the Ozarks , contact the team at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C . What CAN Be Included In Your Premarital Agreement? Prenuptial agreements are powerful documents that can help you enforce several important decisions. Here are some examples of the types of things that can (and should) be included in your prenup: How property and assets will be divided in the event of a divorce How financial responsibilities will be handled during the marriage Who will be responsible for paying off premarital debts Which property or assets are considered "community property" or "separate...

As if dealing with the emotional turmoil caused by a divorce at the Lake of the Ozarks wasn't enough, divorcing couples must also face a many significant (and often challenging) decisions regarding the division of their property and assets. Determining custody of the children has consistently been one of the most difficult decisions divorcing couples must face, but recently there has been an increased interest on another custody issue: the family pet. Who Gets The Family Pet In The Divorce? Many people are surprised to learn that according to strict legal terms, pets are viewed as personal property and will be divided  and awarded to one of the parties in the same manner as furniture or cars. The difference is that many pets are viewed as part of the family, causing divorcing couples to be more likely to argue over who should get to keep the pet. Who Can Look Out For The Pet's Best Interests?  As we begin to view pets less like pieces of property an...