Fighting Over Cats and Dogs During a Divorce | Maria Cognetti

As the incidence of pet disputes rise, more couples and more pets will be affected.  The best way to solve a pet related dispute is mediation, not litigation.  



Fighting Over Cats and Dogs During a Divorce | Maria Cognetti

Peggy Hoyt featured on Arbitration.com

See the feature blog on Pet Dispute Resolution on Arbitration.com. 

Landmark custody battle over dog in divorce | New York Post

"Instead of regarding Joey like a piece of property, the judge — who gives the full disclosure that he owns a 12-year-old rescued pit bull mix named Peaches — will schedule a hearing to determine his fate."

Historically, pets have been treated as property.  In this landmark case, the judge is actually going to investigate "the best interests" of the dog - a standard generally reserved for children.  Times, they are a changing. 

Landmark custody battle over dog in divorce | New York Post

Divorce, Doggy Style

Our pets are our children - it shouldn't be surprising that when the relationship ends there needs to be a resolution regarding the custody of the pets.  Mediation to resolve pet related disputes is a good choice - you get to choose your own solution - not one imposed by the judge.  

Divorce, Doggy Style

Pet custody a big issue for many in break-ups - survey - Research - Horsetalk.co.nz

Even horses can be a source of disagreement if a relationship breaks up.  If you have a disagreement with a family member over the custody of a pet, get help, use mediation to resolve the dispute.  

Pet custody a big issue for many in break-ups - survey - Research - Horsetalk.co.nz

Pet Custody - A New Trend for Pet lovers | Karen Stewart

Another article on the growing trend  - when pet lover's dissolve their relationships.  There are good tips here for families with kids and for individuals with no kids.  The point is to work out an arrangement that's fair to the pets and to the people.  

Pet Custody - A New Trend for Pet lovers | Karen Stewart

Peggy the Pet Mediator can help - call if you have pet dispute concerns.  

Pets caught up in marital splits | Bay of Plenty Times

Pets will continue to be the focus of relationship dissolution because they are members of the family.  Although the law treats them as property, any true pet lover will confirm they are so much more - priceless.  

Pets caught up in marital splits | Bay of Plenty Times

If you, a family member or friend needs assistance in the resolution of a pet related dispute, try mediation, not litigation.