Divorce and Pets
According to a survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, in the United States there are about 74 million pet dogs in 43.5 million households, and 90.5 million cats in 37.7 million households. Based on those numbers, it isn't hard to see how important pets are to their human companions. It is easy to imagine what can happen to those pets when a marriage ends in divorce. |
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What you need to know:
- Introduction to Divorce and Pets: Dogs and cats sometimes become a heated consideration in divorce negotiations.
- How the Law Sees Pets in Divorce : Plainly stated, the dog is part of the marital property and has to be equitably divided according to its value, if value can be assigned.
- New Considerations for Pets in Divorce : In Wisconsin in 2007, a state lawmaker introduced a proposal that is believed to be the first pet custody law in the United States.
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