How are pets handled upon separation?

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In the case of a separation or divorce, who gets the pets? There has been recent case law that has shown family pets as family members, making it possible to set up a shared schedule in the case of separation or divorce. Rebekah Schultz explains how this relateively new area of family law is developing.

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