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Who Gets the Dog? How Courts Legally View Pets in Divorce Proceedings
To a loving pet parent, the idea of “dividing” a pet in a divorce feels as heart-wrenching as deciding custody of a child. But...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Jun 95 min read
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Pet Custody Battles: Your Legal and Emotional Playbook
The dog you walked every morning. The cat that slept at your feet. The animal you fed, loved, and called family—gone, because your ex...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 104 min read
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What to Do If Your Ex Took the Dog or Cat Just to Punish You
A pet can be the heart of a home—and when your ex takes that pet just to hurt you, it cuts deep. Whether you’re grieving the loss or...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 104 min read
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Can I Get Custody or Visitation of a Pet After Divorce or Breakup?
When a relationship ends, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. And sometimes, in the chaos of a breakup or divorce, a beloved pet...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 104 min read
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Can I Take My Pet Back If My Ex Is Mistreating It?
When relationships end, the question of “who gets the dog?” is often more emotional than “who gets the house?” For many people, pets are...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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What to Do If Your Ex is Abusing or Neglecting Your Pet After a Breakup
Your pet isn’t just a piece of property — it’s family. And when your ex has custody or shared time with that pet and you suspect abuse or...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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She Left with the Kids and the Dog — Don’t Panic. Get Strategic.
Your ex packed up the kids and the dog and vanished . Whether it happened overnight or slowly unraveled over time, you’re left with...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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She Took the Kids and the Dog — What Are Your Legal Options?
If you're reeling from the shock of your ex walking out with the kids and the dog, you're not alone—and you’re not without legal...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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She Took the Kids and the Dog: What Now? Your Legal and Emotional Game Plan
When your ex suddenly takes the kids and the family dog, it’s more than unfair—it’s a direct emotional attack. You may feel powerless,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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Pet Custody Battles in Divorce: Who Gets the Dog in Alabama (and Beyond)?
Divorce is already hard enough —but if you share a dog, cat, or emotional support animal, the pain runs even deeper. In Alabama (and most...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 305 min read
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Who Gets Our Pet in a Divorce? Legal and Emotional Answers for Pet Lovers
Divorce is hard on everyone—but for pet lovers, it’s especially heartbreaking. When the dog or cat you raised becomes part of the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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My Ex Was Awarded Our Pet, But They're Now Neglecting It – What Can I Do?
Divorce can break up more than just marriages—it can break families, including the bond you shared with your pet. In most states,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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