Fighting Over Fido: The Latest Case Law and Statutory Developments Involving Companion Pets in Divorce
What You Will Learn
- Attend this CLE program to hear the most recent statutory developments and case law involving companion animals in divorce proceedings.
What You Will Learn
- Attend this CLE program to hear the most recent statutory developments and case law involving companion animals in divorce proceedings.
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$110
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120 minutes
Date Published
March 31, 2026
Publisher
Philadelphia Bar Association
Subjects
Civil Litigation, Family Law, Legislative Updates, Other, Probate, Trusts & Estates Planning and Administration
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Fighting Over Fido: The Latest Case Law and Statutory Developments Involving Companion Pets in Divorce
Program originally presented Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Because pets are often loved and treated as family members, custody of the family pet/companion animal can lead to some heated disagreements in the course of a divorce.
In the latest session before the Pennsylvania General Assembly, H.B. 97 would establish amendments to the Divorce Code to allow for the “special consideration” of companion animals when the division of assets is determined. Which party meets the daily needs of the companion animal? Which party provides the companion animal with social interaction? Which party is generally responsible for veterinary care? If passed by the Pennsylvania legislature and signed into law, our Commonwealth will join the growing number of states (CA, NY, IL, etc.) to deal with this challenging issue.
As Animal Law is now taught at most law schools in the United States, this CLE will cover recent case law developments in Pennsylvania, including a 2024 precedential decision by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Clever v. Clever, involving a request to partition two corgis.
Attend this CLE program to hear the most recent statutory developments and case law involving companion animals in divorce proceedings.
Featured Speakers:
Mark Momjian, Esq.
Momjian Anderer LLC
Ann Funge, Esq.
Permanent Divorce Arbitrator
Philadelphia Family Court
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