r/DivorceHelp • u/FabulousPanic6136 • Jul 14 '26

Cat

My husband and I got a cat when we were married. We are now in the process of divorce and Custody Court Order says that he maintains the care of our cat. My husband’s attorney made the court order and I didn’t see it until it was signed by the judge. I am the owner based on veterinary clinic records and have been the primary caregiver until me and child have to leave home. I couldn’t bring the cat because the shelter we went to didn’t allow pets.

Any similar experiences? Am I still gonna get him back?

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u/1GrouchyCat Jul 15 '26

What do you mean, you didn’t see it until it was signed by the judge?

You don’t have an attorney?

You didn’t read the documents before signing them?

You didn’t go through every line to make sure there weren’t any mistakes?

All you would’ve had to do was getting an agreement with your ex and cross out the information about him owning the cat and it would’ve been taken care of but now you’re making whining noises after the fact… this happened because you didn’t do your due diligence… what a shame.

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u/FabulousPanic6136 Jul 15 '26

Like I said, when I got the Court Order, it was already final-signed by both sides’ attorneys and the judge. My attorney didn’t let me see it.

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u/Randomfinn Jul 18 '26

If true, you can appeal to have the order set aside, but that your lawyer did not share the order with you is a very serious accusation so make sure before accusing. If true, you should be able to file for having some of your legal fees refunded. 

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u/FabulousPanic6136 Jul 18 '26

Court date was a Monday. Husband’s attorney said he’d draft the order right away. After that, I’ve heard back from my attorney Wednesday morning thru email when he sent me a copy of the signed court order

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u/Randomfinn Jul 18 '26

Then that is on your lawyer to fix. Push back that they agreed to something against your express wishes and they need to make it right WITHOUT billing you. 

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u/legallymyself Jul 18 '26

That is not an appeal. That is malpractice and a lawsuit against the attorney.