anyone ever had a pet custody battle in a divorce

dawgfan

I feel somewhat ridiculous. I know that a dog is not the same as a child but even my soon to be ex has conceeded on alot of points in the divorce papers, we cannot agree on who gets custody of the dog.

I've always had dogs when I was growing up, but I really love this dog that we have. He's been the only constant in my life while my wife separated from me, I got news that my grandmother who raised me will die soon from cancer, and generally kept me from being lonely.

I'm alot stronger now but there were days that dog was the only thing that could make me smile. Even though it was her original idea to get the dog, I'm the one that has spent the most time with it.

I know I could get another dog or animal but I don't want to. It wouldn't be the same.

Am I just being too stupid right now?

freedomloverr

no - not being stupid.

I love my dog like he was one of my kids.

I have heard of people sharing custody of pets. would that work for you both?

dawgfan

Q.I have heard of people sharing custody of pets. would that work for you both?

Nope, she's moving back to her country.

megsmomma

If you feel that strongly about it, If I were you, I would do what I could to keep the dog. Maybe you could make a deal with her and get her a new puppy to bond with her??

anewme

My ex and I shared many pets together. When I left we split the pets between us. We decided on an amiable "no fault" divorce and went the cheap route. We were not even homeowners after 20 years married as JWs.
Ha! We were so poor the court gave us a free divorce and waived the usual fees. I kid you not.
I just got in my car and left.

Its all worked out. But I totally understand if you want the dog. These two dogs I insisted on keeping are my cherished children. They have been my faithful friends during my witness years and during the tearful painful post df trials and now share my canyon paradise! I am so careful with these precious ones I will not leave them in the care of anyone else.

What did I get out of my marriage????? I escaped with my LIFE! And I got these pups.

So heck yeah, I think dogs and any pet you love are worth fighting for.

Anewme

OuterBanks NC

Jesus man, it's a dog. Let her have it, make her cough up a few things for it, go buy yourself two new puppies, and move on with life.

dawgfan

Jesus man, it's a dog. Let her have it, make her cough up a few things for it, go buy yourself two new puppies, and move on with life. Believe me I wish I could have this attitude.

VanillaMocha73

Moving back to her country? Has she figured out how much it is to move a dog to a new country? The quarantine laws? You might check on those. Letting her know that her beloved pet will be quarantined away from her for up to a month might persuade her to get a dog in her new country.

anewme

Yes, on the point of flying far distances with pets, I have heard of many cases where the beloved pet dies in the cold cargo hold. Yikes! Remind her of that!

Anewme

unbeliever

When I first got into family law I was surprised that people would fight so hard for their pets. There are people that really do love their pets like their own children. The most recent one I dealt with is this man who did not want his wifes pets but was using them as a bargaining tool to get out of paying spousal support. They had 2 dogs and 2 cats. Legally he was entitled to 1 cat and 1 dog. She gave up spousal support so she could keep the pets which was not in her best interest long term. I think she really screwed up her future financially, but to her it is worth it.

anyone ever had a pet custody battle in a divorce

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