As part of the divorce process, disputes over pet custody can be a highly contentious battle. Unfortunately, pets may even be used as a bargaining tactic so one party can get the outcome they want. Our Queens, NY pet custody lawyer knows that family members often cherish their pets deeply, and the thought of not having them in your life can be overwhelming. Please let our team at the Law Office of Daniel Clement use both compassion and strategy, so that you can maintain a relationship with your beloved pets. We are ready to offer more advice over a consultation!
Parting ways from a partner may mean you have to make choices about pet custody. You and your ex may not agree on who gets to keep the family pet or pets. If there are disagreements, then you may try to negotiate for an outcome yourselves or go to court over the matter. As our Queens pet custody lawyer explains, there are many ways to create a strong foundation for your pet custody case, such as showing you can be financially responsible for them, how you can take care of them on a daily basis, and how routine care can be regularly done to keep them as happy and healthy as possible.
Another factor that may be considered for pet custody is how long the pet has been with you. You may want to write out a brief timeline of when you got your pet, the time they have spent with you thus far, and the duration of the relationship. If you owned your pet before the relationship started, then they are typically considered yours. Pet ownership can be proven with current or past licenses and receipts. But if you do not have those, you can show photos or vet records to prove you had them prior to the relationship. For more details about how we can help with pet custody, reach out to our pet custody attorney today!
To win custody of your pet, you have to show how your home provides the best environment for your animal, prioritizing taking care of them and their needs. Our pet custody attorney can help you submit a petition or request to get your pet back from the other party as well. Here are some facts about why our clients can depend on us:
We understand the emotionally turbulent nature of divorce, especially when there are disagreements over who keeps the family pets.
Attorney Daniel Clement provides personalized attention to every client’s situation, so he can work towards the most meaningful results.
We are an AVVO-rated law firm that understands how daunting divorce can be, and are prepared to offer the answers you need at this time.
At the Law Office of Daniel Clement, we know that as you begin the journey ahead, you may want your furry companion to remain with you. We can trust that our Queens pet custody lawyer can do everything in their power to keep your cherished pet in your custody. Please contact us now if you could use further support!
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.”