A reasonable approach to pet custody after divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, July 9, 2015. In previous posts, we have discussed the issue of pet custody after divorce or a breakup (of cohabiting partners). Despite the fact that many Americans consider their dogs and cats to be members of the family, there are few (if any) laws that dictate how custody decisions should be handled. State laws still treat pets as property, which means that if there is a dispute, the spouse who can prove purchase or adoption is usually granted custody. Some within the legal system feel that things should stay this