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Who Keeps the Family Pet in a Divorce?
Pets are important to families. According to research by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), about 71% of U.S. households own dogs and 53% own cats. Many families have multiple pets. You may look at your pet as a beloved family member and wonder how you will determine which spouse will keep the pet after divorce. Pets, unlike children, are not part of custody or visitation orders in a divorce.
Pets are Considered Property