From the desk of Daniel R. Gold, Esq. TLD Partner In California, pets in a divorce are treated no differently than the 1967 Mustang sitting in the garage waiting to be restored or junked. As a point of contrast, Illinois, starting in 2018, has recognized the emotional relationships a divorcing couple may have with their pets. You can read more about the Illinois state law in this article. Please call 949-756-0684 or email dgold@tldlaw.com for more information