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Tanner-Flomberg LawPet Custody & Dog Return

Pricing

Flat fees, published up front

Know the cost before you start. Pick the service that matches your situation.

Any state

Pet Custody Mediation: Standard

$795

per case — split $397.50 each, or one party pays

A separate 20-minute intake call with each person, up to 3 hours of joint video mediation, and a written summary of agreed terms.

For: Couples or ex-partners in any state who are both willing to talk

Start mediation

Any state

Pet Custody Mediation: Complex

$1,395

per case

Everything in Standard, plus up to 6 hours of session time across two sessions.

For: 3+ animals, shared vet or boarding costs, or a pet dispute tied to other property

Request complex mediation

Illinois

Dog Return Demand Letter (Illinois)

$165

Attorney-drafted demand letter on firm letterhead, sent by certified mail and email.

For: Someone whose ex, roommate, or family member is keeping their pet

Get my dog back

Illinois

Illinois Pet Custody Agreement

$500

Attorney-drafted agreement covering ownership, schedule, costs, relocation, and dispute resolution.

For: Unmarried couples, roommates, or co-owners who want it in writing

Get my agreement

Illinois

Pet Recovery Lawsuit (Illinois small claims, no trial)

$1,150

+ court costs

Replevin/detinue complaint, service, hearing prep, and settlement negotiation.

For: The other side ignored the demand letter

Request a consult

Illinois

Pet Trust (Illinois)

$850

Stand-alone pet trust naming a caretaker, a funding amount, and care instructions.

For: Pet owners planning ahead

Start my pet trust

Illinois

Will Package with Pet Provisions (Illinois)

$850

Will, powers of attorney, and pet care and caretaker provisions.

For: Pet owners who need a will

Start my will package

Illinois

Illinois divorce involving a pet

Quote after consult

Allocation of the pet under 750 ILCS 5/503(n) as part of the full divorce.

For: Married Illinois residents

Request a consult

Payment terms

Fees of $500 or less are paid in full at checkout. Above $500: 50% at signing (capped at $2,000), with the balance in 3 monthly payments or through Affirm. Court costs are always billed at cost. Additional mediation time is $175/hr, billed in 6-minute increments.

What are court costs?

Filing, service, and similar fees charged by the court or sheriff. They're passed through at cost, never marked up.

Conflict check and refunds

Work begins only after a conflict check clears. If we can't take your matter, your payment is refunded in full. Mediation refunds if the other person never joins are described in the mediation agreement.

Need help with a dog, cat, or companion animal dispute?

Call 312-270-1405 now, or pick the path that fits your situation.

Illinois help

Demand letters, agreements, recovery suits, and divorce allocation.

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Mediation, any state

$795 flat. A neutral mediator helps you both agree in writing.

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Free worksheet

Organize ownership, schedule, costs, and vet decisions first.

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Disclaimer

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