When parents separate or divorce, determining child custody can be one of the most sensitive and emotionally charged aspects of the process. Child custody mediation offers a cooperative alternative to courtroom battles, allowing parents to create parenting plans that serve the best interests of their children while minimizing conflict.

A court in California may assign sole or joint ownership of the pet when so requested by a party. In making this determination, the court has authority to consider the care and the best interest of the pet. The court can also grant temporary custody based on the well being of the pet while the divorce is being reviewed.