These State Laws Don’t Care What The Federal Government Decides

Pets Will Be Treated Like Children If A Couple Divorces

For pet owners, their beloved furry friends are considered members of the family. However, when it comes to divorce, according to federal law, pets are treated as just another possession to divvy up between the severed couple. As of January 1, 2018, that’s not the case for pet owners in Illinois. A new law treats pets as if they are real members of the family, with their best interests in mind. When a pet custody question comes up during a case, rather than handing the pet over to one person like just another household item, the matter could be resolved with both parties sharing custody.