Looking for advice on this situation. Who Gets the Dog in a California Divorce? Both Claiming Custody Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?
Mediation is almost always cheaper and faster than litigation for family disputes. Most courts require it before trial anyway. Go in with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise.
Documentation is everything in family law. Keep a journal, save all communications, and don't put anything in writing that you wouldn't want a judge to read.
Documentation is everything in family law. Keep a journal, save all communications, and don't put anything in writing that you wouldn't want a judge to read.
Documentation is everything in family law. Keep a journal, save all communications, and don't put anything in writing that you wouldn't want a judge to read.
Documentation is everything in family law. Keep a journal, save all communications, and don't put anything in writing that you wouldn't want a judge to read.
Ok so good discussion. Tagging this for the resource library.
Going through this right now in San Diego. California is actually ahead of most states on this — AB 2274 (2019) allows judges to consider the "care of the pet" when assigning ownership in a divorce. It's not full custody like children, but it's more than the old "pets are property" approach.
My attorney told me to document: who takes the dog to the vet, who buys food, who walks the dog daily, whose name is on the adoption papers and microchip registration. Basically, who is the primary caretaker.