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Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce & Separation

Level
Intermediate: Requires some prior subject knowledge
CPD
1.5 hours
Group bookings
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Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce & Separation

Session

3 Nov 2025

2:30 PM ‐ 4:00 PM

With a SmartPlan £153

With a Season Ticket £170

Standard price £340

All prices exclude VAT

Introduction

As pets become cherished family members rather than mere possessions, disputes over their custody are emerging as one of the most emotionally charged aspects of divorce and separation cases.

This virtual classroom seminar will explore how the courts in England and Wales approach pet custody cases in financial remedies, together with consideration of the existing legal framework, the practical challenges practitioners face, and strategies for achieving outcomes that reflect both legal principles and client priorities.

This live session will consider the current law, International Comparative Law and how non-court dispute resolution and Pet-Nups (Pet-Nuptial Agreements) work. Join us to gain essential insights into this emerging issue. Whether you are advising high-net-worth individuals or navigating everyday disputes, you will gain clarity to handle pet custody cases with sensitivity and confidence.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

  • Explain the legal status of pets in England and Wales
  • Analyse case law - a deep dive
  • Compare international comparative law
  • Planning ahead - Pet-nups and NCDR
  • Arbitration: The bespoke approach
  • Practical advice for practitioners

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.

Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce & Separation