A new Illinois law will allow a judge to decide pet custody disputes between two people who decide to split up, but share a pet together. Called Rosie's Law, HB4540, also known as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act, "provides that in a possession dispute involving a companion animal, a court may consider the well-being of the companion animal regardless of the marital status of the parties." WATCH HERE WATCH HEREThe judge can require certain caregiving orders, including things like limited visitation. "My requests for her return, mediation, visitation, and continued contact did not reunite us," Siddiqui wrote on her website. Rosie's law is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.