When Your Children Have Fur:  Who Gets The Pet in the Divorce?

More often than you think, we have clients come to us who are primarily concerned not about money or retirement or the marital home, but about what will happen to their pets (especially dogs, cats, and horses) upon their separation or divorce.    The answer to this question is not usually very satisfying to our clients: …

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Pet Custody in Maryland Divorce

Pets and divorce can be a very emotional area of your separation.  Many divorce settlements result in both parties sharing “custody” of their pets in common. Although not technically a recognized legal concept, as soon as the parties’ agreement becomes an order of the Court, it becomes enforceable. If you are considering a shared parenting plan…

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