A Practical Guide to Pets on Divorce for Family Lawyers

Name: A Practical Guide to Pets on Divorce for Family Lawyers
Brand: Law Brief Publishing
SKU: 9781918241280
Price: 839.86 HKD
Availability: InStock
Author: Sadie Glover; Estella Newbold-Brown
ISBN: 9781918241280

Edited by Sadie Glover · Estella Newbold-Brown

New Arrival Law Brief Publishing April 2026

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781918241280
Publisher: Law Brief Publishing
Publication: April 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

A Practical Guide to Pets on Divorce for Family Lawyers offers family law practitioners a clear, practical guide to one of the fastest-growing and most emotionally charged issues in modern family practice: what happens to the family pet when a relationship breaks down? As pets are increasingly regarded as family members rather than mere property, disputes about their future care, ownership and welfare are becoming more common, and more complex.

In addition to examining the current domestic legal position, the book looks at emerging developments internationally and the growing recognition of pets within family justice systems abroad. These comparative perspectives provide valuable context for practitioners seeking to make creative and persuasive arguments on behalf of their clients.

This book provides practitioners with the legal framework, strategic guidance and practical tools needed to navigate these cases effectively and sensitively.

With a Foreword written by Sir Nicholas Mostyn.

Chapter 1 – Introduction: Pets, Families and the Law

Chapter 2 – The Legal Status of Pets in England and Wales

Chapter 3 – The Court’s Approach to Pet Disputes

Chapter 4 – Relevant Case Law on Pets and Divorce

Chapter 5 – Property Adjustment Orders

Chapter 6 – Managing Client Expectations

Chapter 7 – Non-Court Dispute Resolution in Pet Disputes

Chapter 8 – Pet Nups

Chapter 9 – Comparative and International Perspectives

Chapter 10 – The Working Group on Pets on Divorce & Separation

Chapter 11 – The Case for Reform