What Happens To Rover When The Marriage Is Over?

When a couple divorces, one of the most difficult decisions they have to make is who gets the dog. This is a question that has been debated for years, and there is no easy answer. In some cases, the couple may be able to come to an agreement on their own. In other cases, the court may need to make a decision.

What Happens to Rover When the Marriage is Over?: And Other Doggone Legal Dilemmas

by Patti Lawson

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There are a number of factors that the court will consider when making a decision about dog custody. These factors include:

• Who has been the primary caregiver for the dog?
• Who has a better living situation for the dog?
• Who is more likely to be able to provide a stable and loving home for the dog?

The court will also consider the dog's own preferences, if they can be determined. For example, if the dog has a strong attachment to one person over the other, the court may be more likely to award custody to that person.

Ultimately, the decision of who gets the dog will be based on what is in the best interests of the dog. The court will consider all of the relevant factors and make a decision that they believe is fair and just.

Tips for Divorcing Couples with Pets

If you are divorcing and have a pet, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier on both you and your pet:

• Try to come to an agreement with your spouse about who will get the pet. This will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
• If you can't agree on who will get the pet, consider mediation. A mediator can help you reach a compromise that is fair to both of you.
• If you have to go to court, be prepared to present evidence about who is the primary caregiver for the pet, who has a better living situation for the pet, and who is more likely to be able to provide a stable and loving home for the pet.
• Remember that the court's decision will be based on what is in the best interests of the pet.

Getting divorced is never easy, but it can be even harder when you have a pet. By following these tips, you can make the process a little bit easier on both you and your furry friend.

What Happens to Rover When the Marriage is Over?: And Other Doggone Legal Dilemmas

by Patti Lawson

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3540 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	312 pages
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