Dogs during divorce/breakup

Let me first say that the dogs are mine in every aspect. Registration is in my name, veterinary records are in my name, I am the sole caretaker of the dogs.

I guess the biggest issue is the other person using the fact that you own "vicious pit bulls" in a child custody case.

Fiddy, you need a vet tech on staff?:cool:

 

you already know I do....

 

I hate to say it but again, most courts consider dogs property. And in most cases, unless an agreement is come to on the matter, all property is divided 50/50 between the two parties in a divorce. So even if the registration, bills, etc. are in your name you still may not awarded all the dogs.

 

Just to add to this...

IF the dogs were aquired after the marriage. Any property that was yours b-4 marriage=yours. And/all property aquired afterwards=community property=what abk said, 50/50. I'd give them to a friend until the battle was over, then get 'em back, but that's just me.

 

You have GOT to be shitting me. I'm so sorry baby sister. Life sure blows doesn't it?

 

Same reason I'll never be married a 2nd time

 

That would be fighting dirty and then some

 

You may want to check your state satutes. As PP said, in some states you can retain what you bought before the marriage, but in other states everything the couple owns at the time of the divorce must be split 50/50 regardless of who bought it & when. But again, this differs from state to sate, so check your local statutes.

 

Well I was hoping it was rhetorical, because divorce/break ups is/are the biggest mudd dragging ever and tears you down on a daily basis... and also is not a quick process...best case scenario is agreeing on everything beforehand..even if you give up more than you want to (house, furniture, etc) to keep the most prized possesions (primary custody, pets). You have to think about what CAN be replaced, and what is irreplaceable and negotiate from there...

 

If my boyfriend and I broke up, then he would most definately get to keep Notch, and I would most definately get to keep Cuddles (since we each owned those two before we were together). Now with Tess, I would hope he would let me keep her, because I have done the most with her...

Not to sound sexist, but from the divorces I have seen, it always seems like the Woman is much more vindictive than the man, and would probably be more likely to use the "vicious pit" card than the man....

As far as papers and divorce go, that is what happened with Notch's Sir and Dam. The women who sold Notch to my boyfriend got the two dogs, because the owners were going through a horrible divorce and couldn't afford to pay her, so they gave her the dogs. However, they never got the papers to her...

 

wow,that is a shity situation.The only thing I can think is if he/she tries that killer dog nonsense,you could always argue that the person was unconcerned about the childs saftey(In regards to the dogs)While you were married.They have allowed their child around around the dog thus far.Or to kill two birds with one stone,maybe yiou could start to "sell" as many dogs as possible to someone you trust.That way ,your child isnt living with the dogs and the other person will no longer have access to them.

 

I've seen this very situation played out and most cases unless the dogs was proven vicious they are to be considered regular pets, It's a low blow for sure,, sounds like someones trying to pull a rabbit out of there hat,

 

well i have everything in my mommas name so if its inheriitence divorce doesnt take anything...if the dogs are in my name i would sell them to a friend i trust..oh lets say 5.00 dallors each..split the money and after divorce is final buy them back..has to be a good friend and reciept is important..in court..

 

Definately check your state...NJ it is a common property state, translation no matter what you owned before the marriage, if you split up post marriage............HALF!!!!!!!



Comittment and marriage although not equivelent do go hand in hand....once you take the legal plunge you are backing your comittment with half your shit.

Divorce is never amicable or easy, even if it appears to be...human nature is what it is. I feel for anyone that has to suffer through one, and my heart breaks for the kids that are the innocent victoms of divorce..like mine were. I can tell you this, that that does not destroy you does make you stronger, and although my Daughters suffered from the divorce between their father and myself, we survived the process with a bond that runs as deep as the game in the heart of a Grand Champion. Now thats something to smile about. Of course I took all the animals...righfully so as I was the primary care giver.

 

its kinda ironic that this is the first post ive seen on this website since i joined yesterday....

i recently (two weeks ago) lost my whole yard to my ex fiance' due to the fact that they where tried and true full of heart gamedogs.and i was forced to sell my measley 5 acres and move to an apt. i lost gator,jeep,colby,and redboy blood. blood that i may never ever find a replacement for.
6 years of culling and workin all wasted....period...
i will never "share" a dog with my girlfriend,fiance', wife...Again. Period.

 

Its better to just shack up. People can live together for ever, but when you sign those papers and say "I DO", its a rap. ( They now own your a$$) It is true, that its a double edge sword, if the partner uses the dogs against you (vicious dogs etc.) sure, you can say "you weren't talking that before". Genrally, its bad to get into mudslinging in regards to the kids.You may feel you have too, in order to defend yourself, but in reality, the judge will lean toward the person who doesn't demonstrate vindictiveness, or the least vindictiveness (or mostly just the woman), and demonstrates that custody with them is in the best intrest of the subject children. By this I mean, the party that is less likely to interfere with visitation, won't speak ill of the other party, stable, and primary care giver.
P.S. Mia, sorry to hear, but you just went through a traumatic tradegy, and I think you could save your marrige if you try and work it out. (counseling etc., or just realize that without this event occuring, you each wouldn't be so quick to say "F%$K it.) The fact is divorce pain probably pales in comparrison to that event, it may seem, now. (the F%$k it mentallity) I wish you the best either way. Just remember, whatever you do, "STAY FOCUSED"