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Divorcing with Pets

Learn how to handle pet custody during divorce. From legal considerations to practical co-ownership tips, discover how mediation can help ensure fair and compassionate outcomes for your beloved animals.

Divorcing couple sitting apart on separate couches with their dog in the middle, symbolizing pet custody conflict.

Divorcing With Pets: Why Fido Deserves a Better Custody Plan Than You Think

Most courts treat pets like property in divorce — but your dog or cat deserves more. Here’s how mediation gives you the chance to create a fair, loving pet custody plan that works for everyone.

Beth Carrier

2 min read