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More divorces seeing custody battles over pets

A new study has revealed that an increasingly common cause of disputes for couples going through divorce proceedings is who gets custody of family pets.

According to research conducted by the Co-operative, one in five cases where animals are involved has seen a custody battle, suggesting that domestic companions have become a key member of many families.

One in ten couples resorted to professional mediation to determine who got to keep their furry friends, with ten per cent of people admitting they were left "broken-hearted" by the loss during a break-up.

Head of pet insurance at the Co-operative Lee Mooney said: "Where possessions such as TVs used to dominate divorce proceedings, the custody of the family pet is now one of the subjects that causes the most upset and arguments for separating couples."

He suggested that the survey highlighted the importance many families now place on their furry friends.

Earlier this month, one senior judge, Mr Justice Coleridge, called for the government to modernise family law to take into account new developments such as pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation rights.
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