As pets have increasingly been recognized as parts of the family, issues have begun arising when couples decide to separate or divorce. Both of the partners or spouses may want to retain custody of the pet, leading to a fight over where the animal should live when the couple is no longer together. Pets are also sometimes used as leverage by one spouse to try to secure more financial assets in the divorce, or may become tools used by abusers to gain or keep control over their victims in situations of domestic violence.
OHL Lawyers can provide guidance in understanding how property is divided in a divorce, and can offer advice on who is likely to be awarded the animal if you go to court to resolve this matter. Contact us today at 02 8315 4036 to schedule a consultation with a divorce and family law attorney with experience in divorces involving pets.