Silly yet serious question:

VeryHurt · 06-02-2011, 04:48 PM

Who gets the pets in a divorce?

I have two Golden Retrivers and I want to keep them.

I am just trying to educate myself.

Thank You

staircase · 06-02-2011, 04:58 PM

Oh man that's a tough one. Do you see him/her fighting you for the doggies? Keep track of everything you do if it comes down to that-feeding, walking, grooming, vet visits, etc. It'll probably also come down to who has the capacity to take them. Not a lot of rentals let you come in with 100lbs of dog.

VeryHurt · 06-02-2011, 05:10 PM

Yes, I see him fighting for the dogs.

He cares about them more than he cares about me.

Gives them more attention.

He is good to them. He brings them to the Vet, gives them their monthly medications, buys their dog food bags.

I brush them, feed them their meals, keep their water bowls filled.

So we are equal in terms of caring for them.

They are very spoiled.

staircase · 06-02-2011, 05:11 PM

That's a rough one, I'm sorry. My husband would rather set my dog on fire than take her. I cannot imagine having to fight for your dogs on top of this other ugly mess. Sorry I can't help, but I will empathize with you

brighterlight · 06-02-2011, 05:20 PM

Veryhurt - see if this article helps answer your questions. I think it also depends on where you live and divorce laws but here are some possible scenarios and solutions:

Who gets custody of the dog is complicated, 'hotly contested' - USATODAY.com

Jellybeans · 06-02-2011, 05:29 PM

If you file first, stipulate that you want to keep them in the paperwork.
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827Aug · 06-02-2011, 05:35 PM

Be thinking of something else your husband holds in very high regard. When you get to the mediation phase of the divorce, try to swap. In the meantime, try to keep the dogs in your possession.

Fortunately, my husband wanted none of the 9 horses, llama, or three cats. His attorney did want the horses sold and the proceeds split 50/50. That was very quickly over with when my attorney explained the flawed logic with that. The horse market is horrible due to the economy. He said we could do that, if my husband was willing to pay half of the feed bill, vet, farrier, and help with their daily care. That was the end of it. It involved sacrifice on his part. Therefore, keep up with the dogs' expenses and care.

rider03 · 06-02-2011, 05:50 PM

I would guess it's all up to the two of you and if yall can't agree, then it's simply up to the judge.

DelinquentGurl · 06-02-2011, 06:38 PM

Maybe the judge will tell you that you each have one. I hope it doesn't come down to that. But yes, put that in your papers.
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