Pets and Custody

April 21, 2023

Property division after a spousal relationship has ended can be emotional and difficult. This difficulty is increased when there are family pets involved. Family law lawyers often receive questions about how “custody” of pets will be determined between the client and the ex-spouse. Clients often wonder whether a “parenting arrangement” can be put in place for animals shared with the ex-partner during the relationship. According to the law in Saskatchewan, pets are viewed as property and no “parenting arrangements” will be ordered by the Court.

Please click here to view our recent case comment on Henderson v Henderson, 2016 SKQB 282, where this very issue was discussed.

If you are facing the prospect of a trial in a family law matter and you would like assistance or advice on this process, please contact our family law team at www.mckercher.ca/familylawsask.

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