Divorce turns viral drama in courtrooms across China after couple can't agree on custody of pet dog

A divorce deal in China went awry in the courtroom after a childless couple, who had no problem sharing joint assets, including homes and cars, couldn't agree on custody of their dog.

What Happened: The story of the couple from Quzhou, a city in eastern China, who agreed to divorce in April this year, has gone viral on mainland Chinese social media for their court drama, according to the South China Morning Post.

The report notes that with the help of a local court, the couple reached an agreement on the disposal of joint assets from their seven-year marriage. However, the animal-loving couple couldn't decide on the custody of a corgi they had raised together.

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He said neither party had any objections when the court quickly helped the couple divide joint property, including property and vehicles. But, when it came to their pet dog, they surprised the court as both demanded full custody of the animal.

The woman told the court that she deserved to own the dog because not only did she buy the animal, but she raised it on her own. She said it became part of her family. She added that her ex-husband, whom she described as a workaholic, did not take responsibility for caring for the dog.

While the husband admitted he didn't spend much time with the dog compared to his ex-wife, he said he often walks the dog and considers it a her child.

The couple reached an agreement giving the wife custody of the corgi, while her ex-husband would pay child support for his costs of keeping the dog and enjoy a right of visit.

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