Pet Custody and Divorce Continued
Deciding issues of pet custody in a divorce trial is no easy task.
Some prominent pet custody cases illustrate how complicated the matter can be, and why a qualified divorce lawyer is the best resource to help navigate the complexities of this type of division of marital property.
A few notable pet custody cases are listed below:
- A dog named Gigi made national headlines when she was caught in the middle of her owners’ divorce. Key pieces of evidence in the trial included testimony from an animal behaviorist and a video of the wife playing with the dog.
- A woman was jailed for ignoring court orders to turn over her two pet cats to her ex-husband and for lying under oath when claiming the felines had disappeared.
Pet custody laws can be complicated and vary from state to state. It is important to speak with an attorney who specializes in family law or divorce before making any hasty decisions.
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