A divorce court in Argentina gave the couple’s dogs equal rights on this one occasion and allowed the animals to select who they want to live with. The case sets a legal precedent, and it is probably a world first. … continue reading…
In the UK, and the USA, and I suspect many other so-called developed countries, the family cat is currently treated as a family asset to be divided on fairness principles just like any other family asset. The argument is that … continue reading…
Today, Google tells me that divorce can be over such things as Covid-19, cheating, coffee, cats, cigarettes, chores, chewing tobacco, clutter, child discipline and credit card debt. Quite a list and these are just the “Cs”! And within the list … continue reading…
There is an increase in disputes, in the UK and perhaps in other countries, between divorcing couples over who should keep the cat or dog (and indeed any other companion animal). One possible reason is that in Britain there has … continue reading…
Don’t play divorce ping-pong with pets and kids. It is up to the parties in a divorce to decide what is best for their cat or dog when they divorce. The companion animal’s welfare is paramount when making this decision. … continue reading…
Are domestic cats sometimes the reason, as cited in divorce papers, for the divorce of a married couple? The answer has to be yes but….I don’t know how often domestic cats are cited in divorce papers. There are some interesting … continue reading…
When a couple are married, the domestic cat is a member of the family, cherished and loved, often particularly strongly by the children of the family. When a couple are divorcing, the cat or the dog sometimes becomes a “possession” … continue reading…
Couples with marriage on their mind are increasingly insisting on a prenuptial agreement which sets out who gets custody of the pets if and when they separate. It’s a bit scientific, cold and calculating but it is sensible. Prenuptial agreements … continue reading…
Here is a live and current example of how, if we are honest, the wrong people can end up looking after domestic cats. Quality of cat care really depends of the quality of the person. Three years ago, a woman … continue reading…
Who wouldn’t? How many people have given up on the idea of marriage and decided that it is better to have a relationship with a cat or a dog? There comes a time when it dawns on a person that … continue reading…
This flow chart explains why I say life is getting better for the domestic cat: The information comes from the AVMA 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. This obviously applies to the USA. However it could equally well apply … continue reading…
