Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Who Gets the Family Pet in a Divorce

When couples call it quits, the question of who gets the family’s pet can be very difficult to resolve  because judges are not going to make determinations on issues like pet visitation and pet support. That can be a hard pill to swallow for some people.  I get it, I have a dog, a cat, a bird and some fish.  Like most people I love animals and it is painful to loose them but pets are property in the eyes of the law. Pets are no different from any other piece of property like a chair or a table.  Judges will not take the time in their busy schedule to hear arguments over something as insignificant as a dog.  I know that sounds harsh but that is the long and short of it.

Now if your animal is very valuable such as a show-horse or a dog bred for competition judges will make a determination regarding who will be awarded this type of pet.  They make that decision based on factors such as who originally acquired the animal or who will provide the more stable home.

I think a lot times pet owners are better served if they can reach an agreement that they can both live with concerning their pets prior to filing for divorce.  As with all cases if it goes to trial there are three ways a case can be resolved; your way, your spouse's way, and the judge's way.  Two out of three are not your way so compromise is a good policy in the end with regards to your pet or any other issue in a divorce proceeding.

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