Family Law / Custody Issues

There are no reported decisions in New Jersey involving a custody dispute over a companion animal by a couple getting divorced. A few cases from other jurisdictions have held that the animals are property, like a chair or couch, and that visitation agreements in these particular cases were unenforceable. As an experienced matrimonial lawyer, as well as an animal lawyer, Gina Calogero has the skill and experience to draft shared custody and visitation agreements in prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements, in a way that is compatible and consistent with New Jersey law, and is more likely to be enforced in the event of a breach.

For additional insights, tune into this video to hear my point of view (on a client custody battle filmed in my office) which featured on Jill Rappaport’s “Today’s Pets” segment which aired on the Sept 18-2008 Today Show.