Doggies are affected by divorce too. Find out how the courts deal with pet custody.
It’s no secret that half of all marriages end in divorce, and that number seems to rise every year.
In the eyes of the law, pets are defined as property. Therefore, in divorce cases, a judge’s decision about who gets custody of the pet requires no more legal consideration than deciding who gets the barbeque or the Barcalounger.
Rather than viewing our beloved pets as property in the eyes of the law and trying to simply divide them like assets in a divorce, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, ALDF, suggests the courts take other determining factors into consideration.
If you find yourself in a custody battle for your dog, remember that dogs can be emotionally impacted in the same ways that children can in a divorce. If you plan to fight for your dog (as many of us would) be prepared to show evidence of primary care for the dog.
It must be so heartbreaking having to decide who gets a beloved pet. Even if a divorced couple equally love their doggy, it can be harder for one to care for Fido by themselves. It's important to consider a pet's best interests when deciding who gets custody.
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