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June 22, 2021

Forget the prenup, here comes the ‘petnup'

  • While some mediators work to settle pet disputes through joint custody, others said that's not always best for the animal, particularly dogs.
    • By LEANNE ITALIE
    Associated Press

    NEW YORK — In the eyes of the law, pets are property when it comes to divorce, but new ways of working out custody of the dog, cat or parrot have sprung up with special mediators and “petnups” to avoid courtroom disputes.

    Alaska, California and Illinois are among states that have enacted laws giving judges leeway to consider the best interests of pets, not unlike what they do for children. A bill is pending in New York state to take the same approach.


     
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