About Dog Laws

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• Who gets the dog after a divorce?

  March 31st, 2011

  Pet custody battles are becoming more and more common. When married pet owners divorce, the animal they shared often finds itself at the center of their split. Monthly support payments, visitation rights, restraining orders, custody battles, and legal fees: Sounds like the usual bitter divorce battle,...

• Dog barking: How to deal with an incessantly barking dog

  March 31st, 2011

  Every night, when you're about to drift off to sleep, it starts. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof... The barking from the next-door-neighbor's dog often goes on for hours. While you love dogs and have a furry family member yourself, no one likes to lose sleep or be disturbed by them. So how does a courteous...

• The fight over a dog bite

  March 31st, 2011

  If your dog has never been bitten by another dog, consider yourselves lucky. Dog bites happen every day--at the vet 's office, on walks around the neighborhood, and at dog parks . On the flip side,...

• "What should the average person do to create a good plan for their pets?"

  Answered by Frances Carlisle

• "Why is estate planning for the care of pets important?"

  Answered by Frances Carlisle

• "Do you find that most people make provisions in their wills or elsewhere for the care of their pets?"

  Answered by Frances Carlisle

• "Can you tell me which states have pet trust statutes?"

  Answered by Frances Carlisle

• "My dog recently bit my neighbor's ten-year-old (skin wasn't broken). She's not a vicious dog, but legally am I in trouble?"

  Answered by Robyn Tas

• Landlords and pets: What to know before you sign a lease

  May 4th, 2009

  Pet owners searching for an apartment know it can sometimes be difficult finding a landlord willing to rent to you and your dog or cat. But once you find the perfect place,...