I went through a recent bad breakup with my girlfriend of almost 6 years. We share a dog that was purchased a year ago. The dog was around $1500, and the whole purchase was put on my credit card. We agreed to split the price in half, but she still owes around $200. All payments were given to me as cash after the initial purchase of the dog. The dog is with her now and will be returning to my place soon. I do not want to do this dog trading for the life of the dog... So when the dog is with me I would like to keep him for good. I would like to get a lawyer's input on this situation, but cold calling them in the phone book got me nowhere. Can someone actually shed some intelligent lawful insight to this and not just "well what I would do"... Although somewhat helpful, i am seeking actual lawful advice. Thank you
2007-01-25 05:01:37 · 1 answers · asked by justin m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, your dog is jointly owned property - she still owes on the property as part of an agreed upon debt. So you can sue her for what is owed, but the larger issues comes into play is joint usage of the property.
That is the dispute is it not - you want it all, she wants it all. What about buying the other party out?
If you are hell bent on getting the dog back then you are going to have to either come to an equitable agreement like two grown ups, or get a lawyer involved.
2007-01-25 05:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋