Fido is your best friend, but the divorce may say otherwise

[GregB0Participant]

While doing so research for a ‘Bro, I came across the following Huffypost article (20140119) titled “Who gets the Pets in a Divorce”.

At the time of publication 63% of households had a pet and 62% of those pets were dogs. I did not know that pets were considered personal property, though all news media seem to refer to them as companion animals these days.

“As personal property, pets must be awarded pursuant to dictates as either community property (split 50/50) or equitable distribution (split fairly),” the appeals court decision reads….Our courts are overwhelmed with the supervision of custody, visitation, and support matters related to the … protection of our children. We cannot undertake the same responsibility as to animals.”

Because they are personal property, courts do not have to consider the pet’s best interest in awarding OWNERSHIP, as they do with children when awarding CUSTODY of those children. In the case of dual ownership of a pet, there are no agencies or systems in place to monitor and enforce the custody decision. If dual ownership becomes an issue, another costly court battle is the only resolution. Pet alimony, might be on the near horizon.

The real issue is not the house, the car or the children, but about controlling the soon to be ex-spouse. If the soon to be ex-wife can take control over the animal, then they can continue to exert control over the ex-husband. Fido needs shots … Fido needs a hip-replacement … Fido needs his teeth cleaned. The kids love Fido, he MUST stay with them (even though the kids may be abusive to Fido) … Fido cannot move as he has only know these surroundings his entire life… It’s about continuing to control their soon to be ex-husband. Pets can become a symbol of power and control.

Points mentioned to bring up during divorce proceedings include:
*who should get the dog or cat
*pre-divorce factors include who spent more time with the pet, who fed it/them and takes it to the veterinarian
*who can afford to pay for the vet/food/expenses
*if multiple pets are bonded, try to keep them together
*who brought it into the relationship in the first place.”

The pet issue seems like another item that needs serious consideration both before and during the divorce proceedings. The soon to be ex-bitch probably already knows how attached you are to Fido anyway, so being hard about it may be the best tactic. The ultimate factor seems to point to determining how much is Fido worth to you (mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally).

​"​My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.​" - Clarence Buddinton Kelland

[RoyDalParticipant]

Is is worth giving up a dog that loves you in order to get rid of the wife-from-hell? That is a tough call indeed!

GregB0 wrote:

I did not know that pets were considered personal property,

Wait until your “animal companion” bites a utility worker, and you will find out that you are the owner, and you will have your ass hauled in front of a judge, and most likely pay damages.

Society asks MGTOWs: Why are you not making more tax-slaves?

[Anonymous 25]

puppies going their own way

I predict the dogs will leg it and try find the male owner. you can almost hear them now “quick run, crazy is coming let’s go find dad”:

[joetechParticipant]

My 2nd wife and I agreed…I got the dogs, she got the cat. A couple of weeks later I get a phone call…”If you don’t come over and get this cat I’m taking it to the pound!” Apparently, the cat was so upset over losing his dogs that he s~~~ all over her books. Needless to say, I got full custody of all the animals.

"Don't follow in my footsteps...I stepped in something."

[GregB0Participant]

RoyDal wrote:

you will have your ass hauled in front of a judge,

This has already happened once to him, fortunately it was a Welsh Corgie and the damage was very small. The dog has been registered as “dangerous” with the local shelter now even though his is a wee little fellow.

​"​My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.​" - Clarence Buddinton Kelland

[MarketWatcherParticipant]

GregB0 wrote:

The dog has been registered as “dangerous” with the local shelter now even though his is a wee little fellow.

/sigh/ Sounds like a vicious killer to me. LOL Way too much litigation going on these days.

[WPLParticipant 2390]

Smart cat.

joetech wrote:

My 2nd wife and I agreed…I got the dogs, she got the cat. A couple of weeks later I get a phone call…”If you don’t come over and get this cat I’m taking it to the pound!” Apparently, the cat was so upset over losing his dogs that he s~~~ all over her books. Needless to say, I got full custody of all the animals.

[Can’t Stump TrumpParticipant]

joetech wrote:

Apparently, the cat was so upset over losing his dogs that he s~~~ all over her books.

That cat knew the score.

Women are better at multitasking? Fucking up several things at once is not multitasking.

[AutoliteParticipant]

It’s common for the STB ex-wife in a divorce to claim the family dog just out of spite. I would recommend that husbands get their dogs ‘chipped’ and properly register himself as the soul owner…

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