Who gets the dog in the Divorce
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Who gets the dog in the Split/Divorce?
Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Tracy has asked: If you had to choose between the dog and OH.
But now I want to know: Who gets the dog in the Split/Divorce?
Seems it's becoming more of an issue as we've become more emotionally involved with our pets. There are now even lawyers that deal with these cases.
Dogs are chattel so the one who buys the dog or has the dog in his/her name is the owner. It's even recommended that couples consider pet ownership in their pre-nups.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/pet_lover/evr_multi_petsduringdivorce
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/divorce-can-be-hard-on-the-family-dog/page1.aspx
But now I want to know: Who gets the dog in the Split/Divorce?
Seems it's becoming more of an issue as we've become more emotionally involved with our pets. There are now even lawyers that deal with these cases.
Dogs are chattel so the one who buys the dog or has the dog in his/her name is the owner. It's even recommended that couples consider pet ownership in their pre-nups.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/pet_lover/evr_multi_petsduringdivorce
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/divorce-can-be-hard-on-the-family-dog/page1.aspx
Last edited by Shisa on Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:03 pm; edited 1 time in total
Shisa- Names of Dogs : Xan, Daisy, Rusty, Missy, Sheba, Spike, Pugsley, Axel, Coco, Lequita, Bruno, Gypsy
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
At this stage in my life if I were to marry and split up the dogs would stay mine as they are mine.
Shisa- Names of Dogs : Xan, Daisy, Rusty, Missy, Sheba, Spike, Pugsley, Axel, Coco, Lequita, Bruno, Gypsy
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
My ex wanted Jessup when we split but...
Welcome to the hotel California.....
Tyson... Same as Jess. He is mine by staffy face buts... period, no conversation needed.
Though I do understand both people wanting the dog...
Welcome to the hotel California.....
Tyson... Same as Jess. He is mine by staffy face buts... period, no conversation needed.
Though I do understand both people wanting the dog...
tracyp- Names of Dogs : Jessie & Tyson
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
I've just asked my OH and he said really they would stay with me, as it's me that does the 'looking' after them, as in feeding etc and they are both registered in my name
ella- Names of Dogs : harvey and chance
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
When I got divorced I kept the dog even though hubby had paid for her and she was registered in his name. The question never arose, she was much more my dog anyway, and I don't think he wanted a dog in his love-nest!
LyndaW- Names of Dogs : Kuchar
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Not that I plan on splitting with hubby - the dogs are mine (and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise).
Lorraine- Names of Dogs : Morgan, Tristan, Uther
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
I'm single so if I was to meet anyone then the dogs would stay mine
Caroline- Names of Dogs : Millie & Bella
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
I read some horror stories. Dogs, like kids, can become pawns if a split goes badly.
Shisa- Names of Dogs : Xan, Daisy, Rusty, Missy, Sheba, Spike, Pugsley, Axel, Coco, Lequita, Bruno, Gypsy
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Yes, split-ups are terrible, especially when children and/or dogs (not to mention property) are involved. Every case is different, but all are generally painful and damaging for all concerned.
LyndaW- Names of Dogs : Kuchar
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
If it ever happened, stan and tara would stay with me and hooch with my oh as although they are "our" dogs stan and tara I had when I met the oh and he had hooch. x
xXxshelly_StanliexXx- Names of Dogs : Stanlie, Hooch & Tara
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Can't imagine how I'd choose!
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Its a difficult one but for sure I would never split them up and most likely they would stay with Jo as the most able to look after them each day and walk etc ( as my job means I am not always at home ) but I would expect to have good regular access like I would with Jenny and of course pay for the maintenance as she couldnt afford to keep therm otherwise with Vets bills and insurance etc . Miss the dogs madly but the most important thing is that they are well and cared for
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Suppose the hope is that, if it comes to that, both parties can still get along well enough to put aside their differences for the animal's wellbeing.
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
For me Eleanor its no different to putting the priorities on the children of a divorce , I have 3 kids that are dependants
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
I think that's a good way of looking at it!
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Put it this way in the event of an emergency its real kids first , furkids 2nd and then friends and neighbours etc . We entered into a contract signed with our hearts when we got the dogs and the love we get off them and the laughs more than seals the deal
Dave- Names of Dogs : Tilly and Tommy
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
I'd probably keep Dempsey because my oh would have less time. But I'm sure he'd come & see him regularly!
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Re: Who gets the dog in the Divorce
Must be awful when one party decides to just take the dog, though, with the other party having no choice. I feel terrible for people when that happens to them.
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