How does California family law affect pets in a divorce here in San Diego? Pets are obviously beloved members of the family. What is to become of the family dog, cat, bird, snakes, ferret or pet after the divorce? Until recent years pets in California were unfortunately considered more like community property. Under recent changes to California family law pets…
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How is a Beloved Pet Handled in a San Diego Divorce
While child custody and parenting time may the most contentious issues in many divorce cases, how is a beloved pet handled in a San Diego divorce can be quite a complex question as well. This is especially true for couples without children, gray divorces or when the family pet is a centerpiece of family life. It may be reassuring for…
What Happens to Our Pets in a Carlsbad Divorce?
We are often asked “what happens to our pets in a Carlsbad divorce court?” Recent changes in California family law provide some new answers for how beloved pets are managed during a modern divorce proceeding. While there are no specific laws governing the “custody” of a pet, California law now views your beloved family pets as an important part of…
Questions Regarding Pets in a Carlsbad Divorce
We get a lot of questions regarding pets in a Carlsbad divorce and how Carlsbad Family Law Courts handle beloved dogs, cats, snakes, etc. If you have a beloved family pet how will it be handled during a divorce? Is there such thing as “pet support?” Will this simply create something new for people to argue over? As of January…
Is Pet Custody Anything Like Child Custody in a Carlsbad Divorce
Is pet custody anything like child custody in a Carlsbad divorce case? How is the disposition of a pet decided during a divorce? The Governor signed a new law into effect late last year which provides some new standing in a California divorce. No, the pets are not considered equal to children. They are actually classified as property under California…
What Happens to Pets in a North County San Diego Divorce?
What happens to pets in a North County San Diego divorce? While child custody and parenting time are often the most challenging aspects of a North County San Diego divorce, the question of “who gets the family pet” may be just as heated in some cases. How are pets handled in a California divorce? In many homes the issue is…
How do I Keep Custody of a Pet in a Divorce?
We are often asked “How do I keep custody of a pet in a divorce?” Divorcing husbands and wives in Carlsbad, Oceanside and the surrounding areas sometimes seek custody of their dogs or cats and other pets. Because Carlsbad and Oceanside are so close to the beach, warm sunny days encourage people to spend time outdoors with their pets. Typically,…