There are numerous factors that can influence a couple’s decision to divorce. The usual reasons are familiar. Finances are often a source of contention. Often there are disagreements over how to raise the children. Or maybe a couple just loses their sense of intimacy. But sometimes disagreements spring from unexpected …
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Many people consider their pets part of their family. It might sound silly, but the emotional attachment people forge with their furry friends is genuine. That creates a dilemma when couples divorce as they are forced to decide who keeps the animal. Traditionally, family courts have treated animals like property, …
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The potential harmful effects divorce can have on children are well-documented. Children of divorce are more likely to fall behind in school, both academically and socially. They tend to face more health problems. And they’re more likely to suffer from anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.
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Nowadays, pets are treated like family. According to a 2012 Harris Interactive Poll, 91% of pet owners say they consider their pet to be part of the family. Considering 3 out of 5 Americans are pet owners, it is not surprising that pet custody is a growing issue in family …
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CONTINUE READINGQuestion: I was divorced two years ago, and my ex and I had an agreement to share custody of our dog. At the time, we both agreed to this but now, she has decided that she no longer wants me to see the dog even though I have been paying …
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Question: My ex-wife has demanded that I euthanize my pets or she will not allow my children to come over during my parenting time because one of the kids is mildly allergic to cats. Does she have legal authority to make me euthanize my pets in order to exercise parenting …
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Question: My daughter has been allergic to cats her whole life, though she has never had a reaction to the cats my ex-wife and I owned nor the cats I currently own after our divorce. The doctor has recommended to limit her exposure to the cats, but again she has …
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Pet insurance: a topic that would seem inane 20 years ago is now a booming industry with one million pets and counting covered by insurance. Revenue for U.S. pet insurance plans was more than $300 million in 2009 is predicted to reach $753 million by 2014, according to consumer research …
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By Sara Pitcher Noblesville, Indiana Divorce Lawyer Financial support is rarely awarded in animal custody cases because of the continuing contact required between the parties and the drain enforcement would be on judicial resources, similar to visitation cases.
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