How long does the average divorce take?

How long does the average divorce take?

In our survey, the overall average duration of divorce was a year. Here again, the picture was worse for those who went to trial. For readers who went to trial on at least one issue, it took an average of 18 months to complete the process—and even longer if they had to resolve two or more issues.

Should you separate dogs in a divorce?

Pets should not be considered property during a divorce. They have feelings and can experience grief and stress. Taking them away from their other furry friends can cause a lot of anxiety and confusion, on top of the other stressful changes that may be occurring.

How do you determine ownership of a pet?

Most of the time, you can prove ownership by following these simple steps.Registration. Registration is not always mandatory. Veterinary records. Microchipping. Tags. Recent photo of your pet. Adoption or purchase records. Consider a pet agreement form.

Does a microchip prove ownership?

Most importantly, many microchips are never registered, making it impossible to establish any ownership. 1 Pets are considered property in every United States jurisdiction, but simply implanting a microchip does nothing to establish ownership.

What do you do if someone won’t give your pet back?

People who believe their animal is being wrongfully withheld can sue (replevin action) to try to get the animal returned and can contact the police (although the police tend not to get involved in pet custody disputes between “friends”).