{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66bd6d74bfd1cf03a5655644/689a8988ba9d64856b25ace6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act - Pets","description":"<p><strong>Paula’s still in Tonga, and this week’s episode is for the animal lovers.</strong> 🐾</p><p>With recent changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, companion animals, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, and beyond are getting new legal recognition in separation. Paula and Dianne unpack what the law now says, how to navigate disputes with compassion, and why pets deserve more than just a property label.</p>","author_name":"Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans"}