Topic
Pet Custody
93 published works
The Divorce Report
Why Mediation Works for Pet Custody Disputes
By MatadorAdmin
Divorcing couples fight over plenty of things. Finances, real estate, and parenting arrangements tend to dominate. But pet custody disputes can generate emotions that rival any of those, and they’re…
The Divorce Report
Pet Custody After a Spouse Moves Out First
By MatadorAdmin
In New York City divorces, who leaves first matters more than people realize. This is especially true when the couple shares a pet. The moment one spouse walks out of…
Herston on Tennessee Family Law
Court orders exes to bid for custody of Tucker the goldendoodle
By K.O. Herston
This article by Daniel Wu at The Washington Post illustrates the challenge of dealing with pets in a divorce. Court orders exes to bid for custody of Tucker the goldendoodle…
The Divorce Report
NYC Apartment Life and Pet Custody in Divorce
By MatadorAdmin
Divorce is hard enough without fighting over who keeps the dog. But in New York City, that fight gets layered with a set of practical and legal complications that most…
Virginia Family Law Journal
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Virginia Divorce?
By Rob Hagy
For many spouses, the hardest fight in a divorce is not over furniture or bank accounts. It is over the dog or cat that has been part of daily life…
The Divorce Report
Divorcing in NYC and Fighting Over Your Pet
By MatadorAdmin
Pets are family. Anyone who has shared a home with a dog or cat understands that fully. But when a marriage ends, the question of who keeps the pet can…
Private Client Law Blog
From Separation to Succession: Protecting your Pets
According to the PDSA’s 2024 report on pet populations, over 51% of UK adults currently own a pet. To many their pets are not “just pets”, but beloved family members…
Microjuris Blog
¿Qué sucede con mi mascota si me separo de mi pareja?
La licenciada Vanellies Santiago Rivera explicó que en Puerto Rico, desde la enmienda del Código Civil de 2020, las mascotas son consideradas "seres sensibles", lo que cambia su tratamiento legal…
Collective Family Law Group Blog
Pet Custody Laws Australia: How Courts Decide Ownership
When couples separate, one of the most emotional questions is who keeps the family pet. Pets are often seen as part of the family, which makes the decision difficult. Understanding…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Who Gets the Family Pet in a California Divorce?
Who gets to keep the dog in a California divorce? Much like children, pets can become the central focus of ownership disputes in a divorce, even though they are not…