Custody

Failure to rehome dog after offer.

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.

By |2024-11-22T16:38:42-04:00October 9th, 2024|

Custody Battle with my Ex After Separation.

Me and my ex got a dog 3 years ago after we lost a child. It was the family dogs, but we separated 2 years ago. The original agreement was that Monday through Friday she would drop her off before work and pick her up after. Because I was down and out after the break financially… I don’t have a home to sleep in at night, but I don’t have her at night though. We just hang out during the day. Until last month when I kind of threatened her because she threw all the personal material possessions my grandmother given away to me. I said the last memory I have of my grandma was Nala making my grandma laugh. So, I’m keeping that memory and Nala for good and safe so she can’t take it away. And since then, she has withheld me from seeing her. I go to her mother's house and try to see her. They hold the dog back, shush her from barking, etc.… Can I call the cops and be in the right and still get to see my best friend if I am financially unstable and what not? Because there is no lack of love, and she eats well every time she is with me. I take credit for her obedience given that she will listen to me over any of the family member. I’m not asking for full custody because I understand she is the family dog, but she is my best friend. Please help.

By |2024-09-11T15:53:54-04:00August 1st, 2024|

Rights to pet after owner’s passing.

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

By |2024-09-04T16:05:53-04:00July 18th, 2024|

Son wants gifted dog back after 5 years.

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.

By |2024-09-04T15:58:42-04:00July 10th, 2024|

Do I have a case to get my cat back?

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?

By |2024-09-04T14:41:16-04:00June 30th, 2024|

Formerly convicted animal abuser wants “his” dog back.

If my ex has been convicted of animal abuse in Alberta years ago, is he allowed to take over custody of one of our dogs? They are both registered under my name and not his. He rarely ever has walked them, fed them, taken them all of twice to the vet, never plays with them, and doesn't train them. We've also broken up before and he left them with me including this time. But now wants "his" dog. What are my options? Thank you!

By |2024-09-04T15:49:57-04:00June 23rd, 2024|

Pet visitation rights with my ex.

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

By |2024-09-04T15:44:46-04:00June 13th, 2024|

My ex stole my dog.

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?!

By |2024-09-04T15:43:44-04:00June 13th, 2024|
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