Custody

My ex acquired the dog is a puppy. She was already 5 when she came into my life. Around September of 2022, the ex asked me to take the dog, saying she’s better off with me. She offered to provide for food and vet expenses. I never asked my ex for any reimbursement and the dog food. The dog had just been put on a specialized kidney diet, which is rather expensive when you compare it to other dog food and requires a prescription. Now the dog is 16 with kidney disease but responding really well to treatment. She began having some health issues in September of this year and my ex is demanding the dog be euthanized. After having given her to me to care for she is now asking to take her so she can have her put down. I’m refusing to hand her over for this reason as well as the fact she is better off with me. Do I have a case?

I offered a dog for rehoming and did not ask for a rehoming fee because I could not keep him. He was abandoned with me when my husband left me. The person stated multiple times they wanted him. And I was transparent about the animal the whole time. In the messages it is clear I am dropping him off to the new owner. After I brought him to them, they decided they did not want him. Am I legally obligated to take him back. There is no ownership paper. No license. No vet records.

My partner passed away and I'm taking care of his dog. He didn't have kids. His parents are going to proceed with probate. Since I'm taking the dog, I'm able to request a pension? Regards

My son gave me my dog, Panda. I have had her for 5 years, and he has had no interest in her ever since, until she got pregnant. Now he wants her back. Do I have to give her back? I won't anyway, but I just wanted to know if I'm going get in trouble. She's mine.

I broke up with my ex in 2020 and left my cat with him due to my next home having a roommate who is allergic to cats and a small shared one bedroom. He agreed to give her back when I moved out. I have a text from him that states “of course you can come get her whenever you want.” I have moved out of that home and now he is refusing to give her back. I have her spay and chip record from 2016 when I rescued her off the street in NYC before I ever met him. I also have other vet records from appointments we’ve had over the years. He has had her for 3 years and about 8 months. Do I have a case? How do I file an action? What is the first step? What type of lawyer am I looking for on this?

Hello, I was in a domestic partnership for 14 years. We own four dogs together. I left the partnership at the end of 2022. My ex's new girlfriend does not want me over the house to visit the dogs. Do I have any legal rights even though myself and my ex we were not married? Thank you

What steps do I need to take to retrieve my puppy back from my ex who won’t give my dog back after I left due to a physical altercation? He physically assaulted me and after I left that day, I returned the next morning to get my things and get my dog and he took my dog and has been keeping him and won’t give him back?!