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The sad truth about guilty dogs

The sad truth about guilty dogs. During our time in lock-down it seemed like everyone was busier online. The sharing of hilarious animal videos is even more frequent, but some of them are not as funny as they seem.

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Articles, Podcasts & Interviews

Every Dog may have his day - but not in court!

Read this article written by Michelle Strauss - Family Practice Attorney and Mediator - Arkansas, USA.


New York law

The laws in New York are set to change when it comes to pets and divorce. I was thrilled to be featured in this article from the Associated Press about the new bill pending in New York that would allow judges to look at pets, not as property in divorce proceedings, but to consider their individual needs as well. 

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Why do pets matter? Podcast

Debra Hamilton and I discuss the three most common pitfalls that people fall into with pets and divorce; Humanizing, Weaponizing and Bargaining. Without even realizing it, most couples fall into one of these three categories. Here we discuss these realities, how to recognize them and change the focus of the pet custody discussion to do what is best for the animals involved.

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Who gets the dog in Australia after a separation?

This is the question we put to Jane Libbis Partner at Umbrella Family Law and if you live in Australia, here’s how the law currently stands.

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In this interview, I discuss the basics of Pet Custody. How to approach the subject of custody with regards to children, shared custody, mediation and how to determine what is best for the dogs.

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Family Matters: Who gets the pets in the case of divorce?

Radio interview with Pippa Hudson

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Listen to Karis on the Blending the Family Podcast with Tommy Malone
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Karis Nafte – The Pet Custody Consultant on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” with Debra Hamilton Podcast #148

Divorce is often confusing, frustrating, and acrimonious. It’s hard to figure out how to move forward when you never planned for life without your spouse. Too often divorcing couples weaponize pet custody. Unfortunately, they don’t realize that their pets don’t hate their ex and forget to consider what kind of custody situation would be in the best interest of their animals.

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When Couples Split and there’s a Pet Involved.

Radio interview with Heart FM Cape Town

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