Even when both members of a couple in Missouri are committed to making the end of their relationship as seamless as possible, the end of a marriage is a difficult process. Decisions that are made will likely impact the rest of each person's life as well as the well-being of any children involved. Fortunately, the attorneys at Grant, Miller & Smith, LLC are committed to guiding you through the divorce process.
Who gets the pets following a divorce?
Many people in Missouri and across the country love their pets like their own children. As such, what happens to them following a divorce is an important consideration. In addition to who the pet lives with, who pays for the pet's bills is also an important question as the spending on pets has nearly doubled over the course of the last 10 years. Though courts have previously viewed animals as property, laws and attitudes are starting to shift.
