The rise of pet pre-nuptials in relationships


When a couple has a fight, the dog is caught in the middle. In the case of divorce, who ends up getting the pet? Photo: 123rf.com

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of British households own pets. When a divorce happens, one of the most common questions is: “What happens to the dog (or other pet)?”

This is an even more pertinent question following the rise of dog purchases during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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