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Mediating Pet Disputes in Divorce with Debra Hamilton
In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome Debra Hamilton, Principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation. Debra is an author, conflict coach, pet care planner, and mediator for people who love their animals and are currently in or want to avoid a disagreement over their beloved animals.
Tune in to this episode as Debra talks about:
- Debra’s decision to shut down her litigation practice to start Hamilton Law Mediation where she solely helps people in conflict over animals
- Debra’s role in handling family pets in the divorce process
- Why it’s important to realize that “your pet doesn’t hate your ex”
- How the court in New York State decides what the “best interest of the pet” is
- Financial issues that should be considered
- Common custody arrangements used to resolve time sharing with pets
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Learn more about Debra Hamilton:
- Connect with Debra on LinkedIn
- Visit Debra’s business website
- Subscribe to Debra’s YouTube channel
- Follow Hamilton Law and Mediation on Facebook
- Follow Debra on Twitter
- Follow Debra on Instagram
- Check out and subscribe to Debra’s podcast, Why Do Pets Matter?
- Buy Debra’s book, Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt: How to Use Mediation to Resolve Conflicts over Animals
A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca
A Better Divorce with Andrea Vacca is for those contemplating divorce or in the middle of the process and want to hear expert advice about how to navigate the emotional, legal, and financial issues in a more positive way, so they not only survive, but THRIVE after their divorce.
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Andrea Vacca is a Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Mediator with more than 30 years of legal experience. A former President of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, she is a member of numerous family law and dispute resolution organizations, including the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the NYS Council on Divorce Mediation, and the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. Andrea is also the host of A Better Divorce Podcast, which offers expert insights to help individuals approach divorce with less conflict and more intention.