Custody

Illegitimate foster and adoption process.

I had fostered a dog for nearly 6 months and the foster facilitator completely forgot about my dog. During that time, I had forged a bond with the dog and when the foster care facilitator followed up (4 months later), I stated that I wanted to adopt the dog. After meeting the dog, who she barely spent time with, she triggered her and blankly stated that she should be in the country. Some family from Connecticut that could barely walk the dog was deemed fit to adopt her but it seems unethical to rehome the dog if she wants to stay with me. What are my rights to challenge this unethical adoption process.

By |2025-02-19T15:04:59-04:00January 15th, 2025|

My ex is using my dog to get to me.

I was gifted a dog by a former ex. The dog has been under the care of myself, my sister, and my nephew helps out as well. In the latter part of December 2024, my sister became sick, and she had to go the ER. I am currently out of the state of NY due to work. My sister and I asked a neighbor to keep an eye on the pup but she was unable to. My ex and I have been sharing custody, and he infrequently comes on the weekend to see the dog at random. He happened to be in the area and my sister, and I reached out to him to aid in taking care of the dog in the interim as I wasn’t close by, and she got admitted. My sister has been released from the hospital and has reached out along with myself to retrieve the dog and is suddenly getting the run around. In essence, he doesn’t want to return the dog. We are not together, I believe he is using the dog as a pawn because I do not desire to be with him anymore. I have various phone conversations and receipts along with an agreement that was made for us to take care of the dog. I need advice on what is the best course of action.

By |2025-02-19T14:56:17-04:00January 10th, 2025|

Daughter’s ex left her with his cat and is now suing for custody.

My daughter's boyfriend adopted a cat for $50. He has since asked her to watch the cat while he was deployed in military. He returned and they soon broke up after. He finally, after approximately 6 months is suing for custody but my daughter has had sole custody and expense of the cat for a longer period of time than he ever did. His new gf has dogs that attack the cat, but I'm not sure that will matter to judge. Any advice or recommendations?

By |2025-02-19T14:13:09-04:00January 10th, 2025|

What can I do when authorities won’t help, and I have no money for an attorney?

What do I do if authorities won't even look at the microchip of my cat my friend refuses to return. They won't look at the numerous text messages the other party competently states the acknowledgement of my ownership of my cat. She decided to lie and claims I gave him to her. I did not. Why won't the Fargo, ND Police look at the clear evidence as they would other stolen property? My cat is far beyond a piece If property to me. I have no money for attorney fees. What do I do to stay law abiding?

By |2025-02-19T13:57:38-04:00January 10th, 2025|

Dog was abandoned at my fire station, now the family wants her back.

I work as a firefighter in the twin cities. Last Wednesday, we arrived to work in the morning and had a dog tied to a light pole outside the fire station. It was accompanied with some of her belongings and a note stating why she was left there. I took her home and the CSO working that day was aware. 5 days later, he said he contacted the previous owners, and they now want her back. They claim that a friend that was watching her did this and not them. Now they wish to have her back. Do we now have custody or is she still theirs?

By |2025-01-21T11:44:26-04:00December 5th, 2024|

What rights do I have as a foster parent?

A girl that I was friends with found six kittens behind a dumpster. Because I have an extra bedroom that is not being occupied, she asked me if I would take the kittens overnight. I agreed. Overnight turned into two nights and then 2 weeks and then 2 months and I have now had these kittens for almost 4 months. About 2 months into having these kittens my friend got a rescue group involved so the kittens could get vaccinated and spayed and neutered. I have never signed anything with this rescue group and now they are trying to take the kittens from me to adopt them out. I have become attached to the kittens since I've had them for 4 months and I am unwilling to give them up. They want to take legal action against me because I won't hand over the kittens. I just want to know what rights I have as someone who took these kittens in and now being threatened with legal action if I don't hand them over.

By |2025-01-21T11:38:04-04:00December 4th, 2024|

My ESA is being wrongfully held from me.

I have an ESA. I got her while I was living with my ex. I got her after my best friend died because I went into a severe depression. My abusive ex took me to a small claims court where he knew the judge and the judge made me give him the dog. I need this dog back; I have tried multiple avenues to get her back, and I keep getting told there’s nothing I can do.

By |2024-12-10T11:51:17-04:00November 19th, 2024|

Initiating a civil suit for ownership of abused cat I had adopted for someone.

End of Sept 2024 I signed adoption paperwork on behalf of my daughter's friend because she was underage & unable to legally adopt the cat with the understanding that she would take care of him properly & if she couldn't I would take ownership of the cat or return him to the humane society. We discussed transfer of ownership when she became of age if she could properly take care of him. Recently I have come to find that she has been abusive: throwing him in the air, shaking him, dragging him across the floor or outside when he refuses to walk, shoving his head into cat nip to try to force him to eat it when he doesn't want it, shoving him into the tub & holding him down after he jumped from the tub during a bath, locking him in a closet, using him as a puppet causing popping in his legs. She took in a stray prior to that & waited months to finally take her in for an eye infection & her apartment is always a mess with trash & food everywhere. She was already informed prior that I planned on taking him back if things didn't change. When things didn't, within a week I informed her I'd be picking him up & called the cops but was advised it was a civil matter since she refuses to return him believing she is a co-owner, but she is not on the paperwork at all as I am the legal owner. How do I go about initiating a civil suit for the return of the cat I adopted?

By |2024-12-10T11:29:16-04:00November 10th, 2024|

My ex is trying to take our dog back so she can euthanize her.

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?

By |2024-11-22T16:29:48-04:00November 1st, 2024|
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