Allows a court to determine legal ownership of a companion animal, considering the animal's well-being, during divorce and separation proceedings.
This bill allows a court to determine the legal ownership of a companion animal, considering the animal's well-being, during divorce, legal separation, and other related proceedings. Courts can order one party to care for the animal pending the final decision and may assign sole or joint ownership. The definition of "companion animal" aligns with the agriculture and markets law.
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