Dog and Pet Custody Mediation/Arbitration - Law Office of Susan E. Murray, Esquire
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The Courts Can Now Decide Pet Custody. I Can Help! Susan E. Murray, Esquire
Until recently, Pennsylvania Courts were not able to decide issues related to custody of pets.
New laws have been passed that allow pets to be covered in Protection From Abuse Orders. Additionally, in divorce cases, the courts can now award ownership of pets.
Prior to the recent enactment of the laws, I had to tell clients that in the ey
Until recently, Pennsylvania Courts were not able to decide issues related to custody of pets.
New laws have been passed that allow pets to be covered in Protection From Abuse Orders. Additionally, in divorce cases, the courts can now award ownership of pets.
Prior to the recent enactment of the laws, I had to tell clients that in the eyes of the court, their beloved pet is no different than an object of furniture when it comes to the law. The new laws now consider pets to be family members
HOWEVER, if parties are not married and they separate, if there is not a Protection From Abuse case, a civil case, called a replevin action would need to be filed to determine ownership, if an agreement cannot be reached. Whoever has the receipt for the pet, or signed the original adoption papers will be awarded the pet. If a dog is involved, it will be important to have the dog legally licensed.
I can represent you in Protection From Abuse, Divorce, and Replevin cases to help you keep or retain your pet.
However, an alternative to going to court would be mediation. If both parties agree to mediate or arbitrate, as a trained mediator, I will act as a neutral party to resolve the dispute over custody of your pet, focused solely on the best interest of your pet. I can help pet parents reach a legally binding settlement.
An Alternative Solution to Pet Custody Disputes: Mediation or Arbitration
In the event that you do not want to go to court over pet custody,
I offer divorcing or separating pet parents an alternative solution that will address custody of pets through mediation or legally binding arbitration. Just as there are child custody Masters or Judges for child custody cases, I offer divorcing and separating pet parents
In the event that you do not want to go to court over pet custody,
I offer divorcing or separating pet parents an alternative solution that will address custody of pets through mediation or legally binding arbitration. Just as there are child custody Masters or Judges for child custody cases, I offer divorcing and separating pet parents a professional and objective third-party neutral resolution to pet custody and visitation after divorce or separation.
Over the years, many of my clients have told me they wish there was a system to resolve pet custody disputes, just as there are resources for helping parents settle child custody issue.
I am committed to mediating or arbitrating pet custody disputes. As a committed pet lover, I will treat pet custody with the seriousness that it deserves. I can help pet parents reach a legally binding settlement regarding custody of your pets.
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Mediation and arbitration can only proceed if both parties agree to mediate or arbitrate your pet custody dispute.
If you need to go to court to resolve your pet custody dispute, I can represent you.