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It is no secret that divorces can derail into a real dog fight. But nowadays it’s more likely that Fluffy or Rover could be part of a custody battle. “No way,” you may laugh, thinking your ex is barking up the wrong tree? Well think again.

According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, attorneys have seen a 23 percent jump in pet custody cases. Harvard even has a course teaching animal law. Issues can range from visitation rights to how vet bills are split. Another consideration is how long treatment should be kept to maintain life before putting an animal to sleep. But the biggest battles are for which spouse gets custody.

via Jill Brooke: Who Gets The Pet In A Divorce?.