Who gets to keep the dog in a divorce?
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Who gets to keep the dog in a divorce?
THE BASICS 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.
How much does a divorce cost a man?
For an average divorce, Weinberger says you should expect to pay about no less than $20,000, which includes lawyers and experts, real estate costs to divvy up shared marital property, finding a second place for you to live, as well as financial advice and therapy for you or your children.
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.
