When you are getting ready to walk down the aisle, the possibility of getting a divorce is likely the last thing on your mind. In reality, it may be wise to make it one of the first things you tackle once you know that wedding bells will soon be ringing.
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Emotions are probably already running high in a typical Illinois divorce before a couple starts to discuss the family's pets. In some situations, the animal may have already expressed a preference for one spouse over the other. However, in the past, a pet's wishes have not been considered in divorce court unless the spouses themselves have thought about it and come to an agreement on their own. Sadly, the result of a judge's decision could mean emotional difficulties for the animal as well as the humans who love it.
