Pet Custody During New York Divorces
Whether it’s a cat, dog, or other animal, we know you have a strong bond with your pet. Unfortunately, the emotional bonds between pets and owners can cause complicated disputes during New York divorces. If you and your spouse both want to keep your pet, how do courts decide the issue? New York Laws on […]
Lisa Joins the Muttly Crew to Talk Canine Custody
Check out the latest episode of the Muttly Crew’s “Fluff, Raw and Ruff.” They interviewed Lisa about the issue of pet custody. Pet custody is an essential issue in many divorce cases, most recently brought into the public eye due to Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence’s divorce. See Link here
There’s A New Law Addressing Pet Custody in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill on Oct. 25, 2021 and, effective immediately, the new state law now requires the court to custody in the “best interest” of the pet. Whether the Court will use many of the same factors that are utilized in determining the best interest of a child to determine […]