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Can You Establish a Pet Trust in Pennsylvania?
June 3rd, 2022
For many people, pets aren’t just animals — they provide unconditional love, companionship, a sense of security, and are an important part of the family. You might be concerned about what will happen to your pets in the event you are hospitalized…
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Pet Custody Law
October 11th, 2018
When couples split up or divorce, who gets the family pet often becomes a matter of dispute. Typically our dogs and cats become family, so protecting and having access to them becomes an important issue. Pennsylvania law, however, views pets as prope…
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Non-Marital and Pre-Marital Pet Contracts
October 11th, 2018
Disputes over pet ownership are increasingly common following a break-up and can be very costly for all involved. As a result, all couples, regardless of marital status, should consider entering into a contract that provides for pet ownership and pet…
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Who Gets the Pet? 7 Factors to Help You Decide
February 14th, 2018
As we have discussed in previous posts, pets fall into a complicated spot in family legal matters. According to Pennsylvania law, pets are property. According to many pet owners, pets are members of the family. Because of these differing points of vi…
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