Download or read book Pet Law and Custody written by Barbara J. Gislason and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing legal, scientific, social, and ethical information on how the law affects pets, this compelling and compassionate book is a useful resource for lawyers and for anyone interested in the welfare and legal rights of animals. Author Barbara J. Gislason takes an in-depth look at the complicated subject of pet custody disputes from many angles, and offers practical information on how ADR processes such as arbitration and mediation can be used in resolving these often-emotional conflicts. Topics cover all legal issues involved with pets, from family law issues to estate planning, and considers specialized topics such as property law, tort law affecting pet law, animal cruelty, science and bioethics, and much more. In addition, the book offers an array of practical advice for the animal lawyer, including law office basics, handling a legal case, and identifying experts.