Pet Expenses and Alimony


I have to ask because for all, on behalf of all fur baby parents out there, I know we can’t include child-related expenses in alimony, but what about expenses for the pets? Is that an expense that the court might consider as a need?

The court might consider pet expenses as a need if historically during the intact marriage, the parties had three dogs and the three dogs reside with one parent. I think the court has the authority to say during the marriage, they paid for a dog and The veterinary bills and food bills, and we’re going to continue that during the pendency of the lawsuit. I believe that would be looked at as one of those recurring marital expenses that would not be considered a luxury, but really part of the standard of living of the parties.

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