Back 7 March 2025James Maguire features in The Times Our managing director James Maguire has shared his thoughts on the recent, aptly named, case of FI v DO in an opinion piece for The Times. Whilst pets have previously been viewed as personal property, in this case, the court considered the welfare of the couple’s golden retriever as well as the emotional bond between it and the children – more in line with the approach taken when looking at child arrangements. James discussed what this could mean going forward, changes happening in other jurisdictions and whether the courts need to rethink how they view pets in divorce proceedings. You can read more about the case and what it could mean, in our blog. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Altrincham 0161 537 2808 Knutsford 01565 743 300 London 0207 947 4219 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Wilmslow 01625 544 650 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (275) Divorce (518) Domestic Abuse (21) Finances (187) Insights (16) International (47) Reported cases (36) Related News Gabrielle joins Maguire Family Law’s Altrincham office 6 May 2025 Henry Venables speaks to Farm Diversity about protecting assets in a divorce 10 March 2025 James Maguire on protecting your business interests during divorce for City AM, Entrepreneur and more 3 March 2025
