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Pet Custody Agreement Worksheet

Work through the questions every pet agreement needs to answer.

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General information, not legal advice. This tool does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Your state

The pet

Name, species, breed, age

Who is on the adoption, microchip, and license records?

Ownership

Who owns the pet (or is it jointly owned)?

Who paid the adoption/purchase fee?

Schedule

Primary home

Time-sharing schedule and exchange location

Costs

How are food, vet, boarding, and insurance costs split?

Vet decisions

Who decides on major or end-of-life care?

Relocation

What happens if one person moves away?

How will you resolve disagreements (e.g., mediation)?

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The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading this page, submitting a form, or contacting Tanner-Flomberg Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time, and how a law applies depends on the specific facts of your situation. Do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read here — consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.