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mopinko

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6. at least in illinois, we do.

Reply to C Moon (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 07:38 AM

Jun 5

my ex tried to claim the dog that was supposed to b his. but the time he’d been here a month, he knew who the momma was. we got another dog from the same breeder 6 mos later, so he wd b more his dog.
he did end up w the dog, after i gave him to our youngest, cuz i despised her live-in bf. i knew he wd protect her no matter how much he liked the asshole. then she couldnt keep him, and gave him to her dad. he had a good life, tho. he didnt get along w my little terrier who thought she was the big dog in the house.

he never pressed the issue in the divorce, but the law here does account for who actually takes care of the dog. he knew he wd lose.

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Pets will no longer be considered property in family law disputes (AU.) [View all] canetoad Jun 5 OP

That is wonderful. I_UndergroundPanther Jun 5 #1

Yes! They are fur babies. Their best interest should be considered when deciding who gets them. SunSeeker Jun 5 #2

That's a great way forward. C Moon Jun 5 #3

at least in illinois, we do. mopinko Jun 5 #6

I'm glad that my cats are generally too lazy to bother markodochartaigh Jun 5 #4

You have a point there canetoad Jun 5 #5