New Illinois law lets courts wade into pet disputes involving non-married couples

People who share a pet will be able to go to court to fight for custody of their furry companion under a state law newly enacted by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The measure creates a legal framework for unmarried people, like separated couples or roommates, to fight to keep their dog, cat or horse when they no longer live with the person they shared it with. The new law permits courts to consider several factors when deciding who gets custody of a pet between two unmarried people. Those factors…