Pet Custody Sample Stipulation Agreement [California Family Code 2605 Free Template Order]

Prior to January 1, 2019, even when couples were able to come to an agreement regarding where the family pet would live post-separation and whether the other party would be able to have any kind of visitation or custody of the pet, the agreements were not legally enforceable by the family court. Pets and animals were treated as personal property items, distributed and divided between the parties as any piece of furniture or car would be. With the enactment of Family Code Section 2605, however,...