by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Pets
How Pets Are Accounted for in a Divorce In the United States, there are just over 63 million households that have a dog, and there are another nearly 43 million households that have at least one cat. Therefore, it isn’t uncommon for married couples to own pets...
by Andrew L. Rochester, Esq. | Divorce, Divorce and Pets, Property Division
Divorce and Property—Who Gets the Family Pet? For many people, a cherished pet is like a child—so what happens to that pet if you go through a divorce? Can you fight for custody of a pet? What will a judge do if the parties cannot agree? What’s Best for the Pet...
