If you are parting ways from your partner and want to keep your beloved pets, then we recommend contacting our team at the Law Office of Daniel Clement as soon as you can. We know that your pet is important to you, and is likely seen as another family member. Our Harlem, NY pet custody lawyer can use the law and various strategies to keep your pet in your custody. If you could use guidance in ensuring your cherished pet stays with you, then contact our team now for a consultation. We are ready to help you!
Pet custody disputes can be contentious, as both parties may want to keep the animal. Or they may use the pet as a barganining pawn to get the outcome they want. The parent who has primary custody of their kids may want to keep the pet so the children can be around them full time. When it comes to New York state law, the courts view pets as property. Of course, they are different from items like furniture or finances, but the court knows that there is subjective value for owners. If the couple cannot decide amongst themselves who gets to keep the pet, the court may arrange for a custody or visitation agreement. If you simply cannot picture your life without your pet, then we advise contacting our pet custody attorney for support.
As the foundation of your case against the other party, you must show why you can provide the best home and most stable living environment for your pet. Ultimately, you should be prioritizing what is in their best interests and how you can give this to them. Our pet custody attorney can help you with your custody petition or request to the court to get your animal back from the other person. Pet custody has become a highly disputed area of divorce law. Couples may go to great lengths to fight for their beloved pet. While there is currently not a clear standard in how to handle pet custody cases, the wellbeing of the animal should take precedent.
We know that you may be worried about getting your pet back or securing them in your custody. We highly recommend having our pet custody attorney assist you with this matter because:
We have more than 35 years of experience in family law. We are qualified to help you get through this chapter with dependable legal counsel.
Attorney Daniel Clement has been practicing law since 1986 and has even lectured on family law issues. He is a graduate of Brooklyln Law School and State University of New York in Albany.
Our clients would say that we have a strong command of law, knowledgeable, and patient. We are highly recommended!
At the Law Office of Daniel Clement, we believe in helping our clients get through some of the most difficult times of their life. You can rely on our Harlem pet custody lawyer to advocate for the best interests of you and your beloved pet.
Very knowledgeable. Daniel made things much easier in my custody case. He helped me to prepare and with his recommendation we avoided going thru the pain of a trial.
Thanks a lot Daniel!
– Felipe R.
112 Madison Ave Suite 800
New York, NY 10016
“Daniel is a highly skilled professional whose experience and emotional support were key enable me navigate and successfully go through what can be a challenging and stressful process at times. I am very grateful for his prompt responsiveness always, his commitment to protecting my interests and efficiency at getting my divorce finalized. I definitely recommend.”
Thomas Sczyrba
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Daniel Clement graduated from Brooklyn Law School and the State University of New York at Albany. With over 35 years of experience, he has been a member of the New York City Bar Association and the Matrimonial Committee. In addition, he has worked as an Arbitrator in the Small Claims Court of the City of New York.
Known for his straightforward yet savvy approach to law, he specializes in multiple areas of family law including divorce, how to protect assets in a divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, property division, maintenance/alimony, and high net worth divorce. Clients hire Daniel for the personal attention, hard work, street smarts, and excellent value he brings to each case.
An accomplished attorney, Daniel also lectures and writes for various publications, including a blog entitled the “New York Divorce Report” and has co-authored the book, “Onward and Upward: Guide to Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law.”