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The Dog, Mediation and You
Ada L. Hasloecher2017-01-24T05:11:31-05:00Categories: Divorce/Separation Emotions, Family & Divorce, General, One, Perspective, Separation & Divorce Mediation|Tags: Ada Hasloecher, Communication, Distribution of Specific Assets, Divorce, Divorce and Family, Divorce and Family Mediation Center, Divorce Mediation, Dog as Marital Asset, Equitable Distribution, Family Pet, Legal Separation, Mediation, Mediator, Separation Agreements, Settlement Agreement|2 Comments
Hi Ada, I was the attorney representing Ms. Murray in the “Joey” dog case and created the argument which the Judge adopted that animals are not mere chattel. The standard the case represents is what is best for all concerned, including the animals in the family. I dedicated the case to “Lucky” my Japanese Chin who was an important part of our family for 13 years until he passed away last year.
Best, Sherri Donovan
You are so right Ada. This is a wonderful example showing the shift from “traditional” families to “today’s” families. Who are we to judge how and what constitutes a family?