Pet Custody Laws: Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
Divorce usually divides property, money, and furniture using standard legal rules. Deciding what happens to a family dog is more complicated. One person might have paid the adoption fee, while the other took care of daily walks, vet visits, and medical choices. So, who gets the dog in a divorce? The answer depends on state […]
We’ve Got Feelings Too: An Animal Law Book About the Legal Status of Pets
In 1995, an airline paid $15,000 to settle a case after Spirit, a companion animal, died when she was treated as baggage. The money settled the claim, but it could not show what Spirit’s life meant or why her death felt so different from losing a suitcase. This difference between how families see pets and […]