Divorce: who will have custody of the dog?
When parents divorce, children clink. And Medor? Established for 10 years in France, alternating custody now applies to pets: dogs, cats, rodents and other rabbits. At a time when one of two couples ends up in a breakup, the legislator had the good idea to question the future of pets, and their residence. Considered as a movable property by article 518 of the Civil Code, the animal does not have the right to the chapter ... its interest is not taken into account by the judge of the family affairs.
However more couples are tearing themselves apart, after a divorced, for the guard of the animal ... in addition to the issue of alimony. And so often it is the children who live as a tear and a loss of bearings the fact of being separated from their animal, it is also the way for the former spouses to take revenge on their ex husband or wife ...
The cat as a means of blackmail
"Philippe did everything to make me come back explains Florence, he almost took the cat hostage, refusing that I see him ... even as we had raised this cat together for 6 years ... After 3 months he cracked and gave me back the cat, because he understood that I will not give in. During this period, that I lived very badly, I wanted Philippe to use the cat to take revenge of our separation ".
The veterinarian's opinion
"In the majority of cases, dogs and cats love to change places and alternate care is a solution like any other, but for those who do not support it, teachers need to think," says veterinarian Céline Moussour. afp.
What the law says ?
If the couple married under the separation of property regime, and the animal was purchased before the marriage, the guard will return to the person who proves his property, for example by providing a certificate of sale. In case the couple can not get along, it will be up to the judge to decide .... This was the case for poupette, a little bitch of 3 years, who stayed at his master who took care of it since 3 years while his ex also asked for custody ...
A happy dog ...
This is the case of Max, 6-year-old Jack Russell ... blossoming between dad and mom (oops between his master and his mistress) The former spouses, who did not have children, decided to apply alternating custody: at mom's house from monday to friday, at dad's house on weekends and half holidays ... The dog has two bowls, two bags of croquettes ... and double cuddles!
