Canine custody fights 'on the rise' in bitter Leeds divorce battles

Who Gets the Dog? Pet Custody Battles and the Rise of Pet-Nups in Australian Divorces

“It was love at first woof… until the custody battle.” Dividing assets in a divorce is tricky enough-but what happens when the most beloved family member has four legs and a tail? In recent years, Australian family courts have seen a surge in custody battles over pets. With the rise of “pet-nups” and new legal reforms coming into play, it’s no longer just about who gets the house or the car. Welcome to the new frontier of breakups-where fur-kids…

Canine custody fights 'on the rise' in bitter Leeds divorce battles

Pet owners battling for custody of their devoted dogs during bitter divorces are on the rise in Leeds, lawyers have said.