2020-12-152020-12-152020-12-152020-12-07https://ri.ucsal.br/handle/prefix/2603Taking into account that, in recent years, pets have assumed an important role within the family nucleus, mainly in the Brazilian scenario, this paper researches on acknowledgement of this new family group, which is, the multispecies family, and the legal situation of animals after the marital break of this family. Therefore, a doctrinal study is done with analyzes of court decisions, as well as Brazilian legislation and its gaps, bringing to discussion bills that aim to regulate the subject matter. Finally, it seeks to demonstrate how animals are seen by law, and how they ́re seen by the family entity, being necessary a legal protection different from that which exists today.Acesso AbertoFamília multiespécieGuarda compartilhadaDecisões dos tribunaisMultispecies familyShared custodyCourt decisionsTrabalho de Conclusão de CursoCiências Sociais AplicadasDireito