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Who Gets the Pets in a New York Divorce

A light brown dachshund puppy sits on grass, looking upward with ears slightly flopped to the sides—sparking thoughts of who gets the pets in a New York divorce.

Resolving financial and parenting issues can be challenging during a divorce, but a cherished pet can present additional difficulties. Animals are generally considered property under New York law, and until recently, family pets were subject to the same rules that govern division of assets in a divorce. However, recent changes to state law mean that […]