In this episode of Navigating the End of a Marriage, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with experienced divorce attorney Anne Johnson to explore the ins and outs of marital settlement agreements (MSAs) in Missouri. Anne walks listeners through the essential elements of these agreements, explaining how they function within the divorce process and the legal requirements for them to be valid and enforceable.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to the episode and topic of marital settlement agreements.
01:50 – Anne explains what a marital settlement agreement is and how it fits into the divorce process.
04:00 – Essential components of a marital settlement agreement: Property division, debt allocation, and maintenance.
08:50 – Addressing personal property, retirement, life insurance, and pets in a settlement agreement.
14:20 – The role of a parenting plan and the protections it provides for each parent.
18:00 – Legal requirements for a marital settlement agreement to be valid and enforceable in Missouri.

About the show

“Navigating the End of a Marriage" is an insightful podcast series featuring experienced divorce attorney Anne Johnson. Focusing on family law and uncontested divorces in Missouri, the show offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the divorce process and aims to guide individuals through what can be a difficult transition.