Are pets considered marital property?
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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.
What happens to a dog during a divorce?
Although pets are family to those of us who love them, in the eyes of the law, family dogs are still treated as community property. For divorce cases that go to court for a custody dispute, it’s unlikely the judge will consider who took care of the dog or whose side of the bed the dog sleeps on.
Is it ok to wear your wedding ring when you are separated?
Most women remove their ring when it becomes clear that the marriage is over regardless of their legal status, but some women choose to continue wearing their ring until the actual legal divorce has been completed.
