In Pawlowski v. Amer. Family Mut. Ins. Co., the Wisconsin Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of “harboring” as defined in Wis. Stat. Sec. 174.02. The Pawlowski Court held that “harboring” is to shelter or give refuge to a dog. The Court reasoned that the Defendant harbored the dog (despite not being its owner) because she allowed the dog to live in her home for several months and provided it with shelter and lodging. Moment-to-moment control of the dog is not required.
Wisconsin’s Approach to Same-Sex Divorce and Family Law Issues
The history of same-sex marriage in the United States is a complex and evolving story––one which has witnessed considerable growth since the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges in June...