Pet custody cases in the United States have been gaining popularity over the last few years.  A large reason why these cases have grown in number is due to the increasing amount of same-sex marriages and civil unions in the United States.

These couples may not have biological children in their relationship. Pets often take the place of children in these situations, and individuals are willing to take one another to court to have the animals in their custody. If biological children are present in a custody case then the judge most often places the animals with the children.

There are no laws outlining custody dealing with dogs and cats, among other animals. These issues usually have to be settled out of court, and visitation rights have to be determined by both parties involved. Based on the popularity of these cases, attorneys believe that there will be laws set in place in the near future to dictate these outcomes.

If you have questions regarding a custody case, please contact the Orlando child custody and visitation lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group by calling 407-648-0280 today.