Who Gets the Pets When You Split?

from Love, Money & the Law · host Cindy Hide

If breaking up is hard to do, leaving your precious pet behind makes it even harder. This episode highlights some issues that a court will consider if the two of you can't agree on who will be the human in your pet's life. Did you know that it makes a difference if you live in a separate property state or a community property state? Cuddle up with your pet while listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to catch our next feature!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 11, 2019

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Are you headed for a divorce, or, is your live in lover no longer loving and you can’t agree on who gets the pet? Well then, have a listen to see how courts will consider the issue. The approach will vary depending on your state of residence and whether you live in a community property state or a separate property state. Before spending a small fortune on litigation, listen to some valuable insights from my guest, Texas family lawyer Shannon Boudreaux who has handled these types of cases.