A man in Turkey has agreed to pay his ex-wife 10,000 liras (US$240) every quarter in “cat support”.
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His move sets a new precedent for divorces in the pet economy era, which is booming with Turkey’s pet population reaching 20.9 million in 2023.
According to Turkish media outlet Yenisafak, a couple in Istanbul decided to divorce after two years of marriage due to serious relationship issues.
The man, identified as Bugra, and his former partner, Ezgi, had jointly cared for two cats.
In the divorce settlement, Ezgi was granted custody of the cats, and Bugra agreed to pay her 10,000 liras every three months for the next 10 years to cover their care, including food, vaccinations and other expenses.
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