- If the pet was owned by one spouse prior to the relationship
- If the pet belongs to the child or has a special bond with the child
- If one spouse is the person who takes care of the pet a majority of the time (letting out, feeding, grooming, etc.)
- If the pet has a special bond with other pets in the household
- If the court finds that a companion animal of the parties is a marital asset, it shall allocate the sole or joint ownership of and responsibility for a companion animal of the parties.
- In issuing an order under this subsection, the court shall take into consideration the well-being of the companion animal.