Kristina Bergsten

Kristina Bergsten

July 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Domestic Violence Disputes, the Justice System Is Failing Pet Owners

I've seen assault, stalking, and harassment cases where a beloved pet is used as leverage, and prosecutors, in my experience, have been uninterested in getting involved. Even worse, judges on civil pet custody disputes are too often ill-equipped to handle the impacts of domestic violence.

By Kristina Bergsten

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