The concept of pet custody in California family law has evolved over time. Recent changes have added much more nuance and complexity to pet parents that are getting divorced and feuding over who gets to take the pets with them. After all, people love their pets and often regard them as core members of the family unit. It’s not too surprising to see folks get into heated arguments and even propose shared pet custody arrangements. 

For most folks on the brink of divorce, the decision is not one that they make lightly, and is often the result of months of thinking and planning. However, the other party might not be quite so prepared once the news hits them. In some cases, your spouse may downright fight the idea and may do everything in his or her power to stop you from getting divorced.

When it comes to custody arrangements after a divorce, the family law courts will usually try to work with both parents to try and find a plan that works for all involved parties. If disputes arise, the courts may step in to create an arrangement that best fits the interests of the child. Generally, the goal is to ensure that the child is able to spend time with both parents as circumstances allow. 

When a marriage comes to an end, a number of important terms need to be finalized before a couple can walk away from each other for good. One of these is alimony, which determines the amount (if any) that a spouse needs to pay the other person, as well as the duration that these payments will last. 

Divorce is never easy. It’s a highly emotionally challenging event, involves a lot of rapid life changes, and it can quickly spiral out of control in terms of costs and time spent. This can feel highly demoralizing, and there can be frustrating periods of complete radio silence from the courts or the other party.