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Day: May 19, 2025

Who gets the pet after separation? Important changes to the Family Law Act regarding pets in divorce and separation

Author: Carol Pages, Pages Family Law. If you’re separating and wondering who gets the pet, you’re not alone.  Until now pets have been treated as property in Australian family law.  Important changes to the Family Law Act are about to change how companion animals are considered during divorce and separation proceedings. New laws about pets after separation Who gets the pet after separation? Important changes to the Family Law Act regarding pets in divorce and separation