Are you headed for a divorce, or, is your live in lover no longer loving and you can’t agree on who gets the pet? Well then, have a listen to see how courts will consider the issue. The approach will vary depending on your state of residence and whether you live in a community property state or a separate property state. Before spending a small fortune on litigation, listen to some valuable insights from my guest, Texas family lawyer Shannon Boudreaux who has handled these types of cases.