When a family changes shape, you need a plan for your pet.

Hi, I’m Karis Nafte.

I’m a mediator who keeps the pet in the conversation. Most custody discussions focus on what the two of you need. My job is to help you reach an agreement that works for everyone in the family — including the one with four paws.

Your dog’s wellbeing. Your peace of mind. Both matter. Both can be protected.

Endorsement by Patricia McConnell, author, PhD, CAAB Emeritus:

Some of my most difficult consults have been about “who keeps the dog” when couples are separating. If only I’d had this thoughtful, practical, and compassionate book to hand my clients!  Karis Nafte has all the skills needed to write this book—regarding canine behavior, the law, and as a practicing consultant. It’s the perfect addition to any consultant shelf, and for anyone facing difficult decisions about their beloved dog.” 

Endorsement by Kenneth Cloke, Author The Magic in Mediation and Mediating Dangerously :

Karis Nafte has written a unique, important, and highly useful book about a problem that is so common you would think dozens of books would have been written about it. As a divorce mediator, I have encountered many bitter disputes over pet custody, yet as a mediation trainer, I find it largely ignored – probably because Karis Nafte’s book had not yet been written. In clear, practical language, Nafte tells many stories and offers immensely useful advice for mediators, lawyers, and separating couples, all of whom will benefit enormously from this outstanding guide – to say nothing of the pets.