Who gets the dog in the divorce?
Who gets the pet in a divorce? While pets are considered property, the decision can be tricky. If you have kids, their attachment to the pet may influence where it stays—either with the primary caregiver or the other parent.
These decisions aren’t easy, but with the right approach, they can be handled appropriately.
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