Should I get a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
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Should I get a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Even if you are considering an uncontested divorce with your spouse, you still should hire a lawyer to represent your interests while negotiating during the divorce proceedings and for other issues that may arise during the divorce.
Are pets considered marital property?
Under the law, pets are considered to be personal property, capable of human ownership and control. Normally, before a court decides who gets what property in a divorce, it must first consider whether its jurisdiction is a community property (split 50/50) or an equitable distribution (split fairly) state.
Who keeps dog in divorce?
In those rare cases where the man was granted custody of the dog, however, the ex-wife was granted visitation rights in 83 percent of the proceedings. When dependent children are involved, the custody of the dog is usually awarded to the parent who gets custody of the children.
Can Dogs Sense Divorce?
Dogs view their owners as family, much as we do. In a divorce, they’ve essentially lost a parent. And if you have more than one dog, they potentially lose a brother or sister, too. These feelings can result in separation anxiety and depression.