Tag: pet custody
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Alberta Judge Rules Pets Aren’t Kids in Custody Split
Pets in Divorce: A Different Kind of Custody In a case that has drawn attention beyond Alberta, a local judge ruled that a group of cats cannot be treated as if they were children in a divorce. The decision underscores a growing distinction in family law: while pets are valued deeply, they are not legally…
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When Pets Are Not Kids: Alberta Judge Divides Cats Between Feuding Ex-Spouses
Pets Not the Same as Parenthood in Alberta Courtrooms An Alberta judge has made a notable ruling on pet ownership in a high-conflict divorce, stressing that pets are not children and should not be treated as such in legal terms. The decision centered on a contentious dispute over a group of cats, with the court…