Q&A

Can you sue your ex for a dog?

Can you sue your ex for a dog?

Yes, she can sue you for return of the dog or money damages. If you return the dog to her, then you will have to sue her for return of the dog or for your expenses for caring for the dog. You may have a difficult time regaining possession if proof…

Who keeps the dog after a breakup?

In the event of a simple breakup, the person who bought the dog usually gets to keep possession. The exception is when the dog was bought as a clear gift to the other partner. In that case, the dog may belong to the recipient.

Can a ex abscond with a dog during a breakup?

Breakups can be devastating. So the last thing you need during a painful breakup is to worry whether your ex is going to abscond with the precious pet. This is why it is smart to arm yourself with some knowledge beforehand about how the legal system handles these situations.

What happens if you and your ex fight over a dog?

If you and your ex are fighting over a shared pet during a breakup, but not a divorce, the matter becomes more complicated. In general, although there are some exceptions, you would not take legal action until or unless your ex physically takes the pet from you without your permission.

What happens when you break up with a dog?

Breakups inevitably come with the splitting up of material possessions—taking what you initially came into the relationship with and divvying up items like couches and coffee tables. But what happens when you own a dog together?

How did my ex girlfriend and I break up?

“My ex-girlfriend and I bought a dog when we decided to move in together. Neither of us really knew what we were doing though and six months later we were going our separate ways. We both wanted to keep the dog, a super sweet little Beagle.

Who is going to keep the dog after a break up?

Before deciding who is going to keep the dog and how you are going to handle custody, consider: Splitting up is never easy, especially when there is a beloved pet involved.

When to end a relationship with a pet?

Im really curious about ending relationships with pets when they have to end, such as going to dorms and no pets rules, or moving to an apartment and the same. A human’s needs come first, so you have to move to get that job to support yourself, and if you don’t get that job you wouldn’t be able to support your pet anyway.

What to do with a shared dog in a divorce?

Just like in dealing with kids in a divorce or breakup, there are three typical scenarios that former couples with a shared dog can explore: 1. You split custody “My ex and I have had joint custody for 2 years. It works really well and we’ve worked it out so one of us has the dog for a week and then we switch for the next week.” —Lisa Chang

Is it painful to lose a pet in a divorce?

In a sense, we may be emotionally grieving their death, although they keep on living. For many animal lovers and pet parents, the loss of a four-legged family member in this way can be just as painful, if not more painful, then the loss of their previous partner due to breakup or divorce.