{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66bd6d74bfd1cf03a5655644/6a72aa89b315cae79514e630?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pet Custody in Separation (Australia) — Who Gets the Dog? Family Law Act & FDR Explained","description":"<p>Family mediator Dianne Loveday and family lawyer Paula Appelhans explain pet custody in Australian separations: who can keep a pet, how the Family Law Act and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) shape outcomes, and practical considerations when households split. Accessible, plain-English guidance on recent legislative shifts and the key factors considered in pet custody decisions.</p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>Dianne Loveday at Bayside Mediation | www.baysidemediation.com.au</p><p>Paula Appelhans at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-appelhans/</p><p>Support Services and Resources</p><p>If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, or if this episode brought up difficult emotions, help is available. Please reach out to the following Australian services:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 (24/7 national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling service)</li><li>Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)</li><li>MensLine Australia: Call 1300 78 99 78 (24/7 telephone and online support for men)</li><li>Kids Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800 (Free 24/7 support for young people aged 5 to 25)</li><li>Relationships Australia: Call 1300 364 277 (Support groups and relationship counselling)</li></ul><p><strong>If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer &amp; Note from the Hosts:</strong></p><p>The information shared in this podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. The views, stories, and insights expressed in this episode reflect the personal professional experiences and observations of Paula Applehans (Family Lawyer) and Diane Loveday (Mediator) working within the Australian legal and mediation spaces. Every family law matter is unique; please consult Paul or Dianne for advice specific to your personal situation.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans"}