My husband emptied our home when I was out of town. He took almost everything including our pets. We were married for almost 7 years at the time. Because he had legal right to be in the house when he took the stuff and I had no legal right to go into his new house, I was not able to get anything back. We are now in the middle of divorce. I want full custody of my 2 boys (1 is a joint child), half of marital assets and my dogs. He gave one dog to me and refuses to let me see the other. The dog he won't let me see is 7 years old and I raised him while my husband was a long haul truck driver. I miss my dog. He is my hairy child. How do I get my dog back?
2007-02-07 11:22:09 · 12 answers · asked by poohmom2002 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Go get your dog...............He is using him/her as a emotional playing card. He KNOWS how much that dog means to you. The information you have given could lead to him having legal rights to other major issues in your lives BUT he has no right to take your dog from you. Get your friends to help. I have 6 'hairy children,' all rescued, and 2 very human young sons who are ready to do a commando raid to get your dog back.
ONLY you can do it.
Don't wait for legalitys, get your dog, get representation, then get attitude!!!!!
2007-02-07 12:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Moonwitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much of an animal lover you are. I come from a family of huge animal lovers so I don't think the idea's ridiculous at all. I'd take her every other week just for the sake of being able to be with my dog rather than never seeing her again. (I feel that way about my cats.) If you couldn't care less, and spend this much time thinking it's ridiculous, maybe it is and you should leave her in the care of your ex-husband. Also, if you don't have any kids and this would be the only tie linking you and your ex-husband together, maybe it would be better to just leave her with him so you wouldn't have to bother facing him anymore. If you guys have joint custody over children, then that's an entirely different story.
2016-05-24 04:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have no problem being awarded custody of the children unless you can be proven an unfit mother by means of child or drug/mental abuse. As for the dogs you may have to prove to the judge that the dogs belong together and to seperate them is causing undue stress to the dogs. You may have to quickly develop the art of compromising meaning you may have to give up something he wants in exchange for the dogs. Just dont bring this up first, let him come up with something he wants first so you wont lose a whole lot to gain the dog. This is the secret of being a great divorce attorney. Just dont lose your nerve and give in to him. Maybe letting him have some extra visitation time with the boys may be your "ace" up your sleeve. Just be prepared to play really dirty if all else fails, but after almost 7yrs of marriage surely you know how to get to him. After all a woman scorned in divorce proceedings sometimes is not a very pretty sight. Good luck
2007-02-07 11:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually an interesting topic that has more and more relevance in divorces today. In most states, a dog is considered personal property and if there is a dispute as to who is entitled to that personal property, the judge will make the decision for you. Sometimes couples are able to work out a custody arrangement with their ex-spouse for the pet. Either way, you should discuss this issue with your lawyer and incorporate who gets the family pet into any settlement agreement and/or court proceeding in your divorce case.
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2007-02-07 14:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by Christine G. Bauer, P.A. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your in for a very messy divorce. I am sorry to hear about him being spiteful but you have to be a step ahead of him. I would assume you have a divorce lawyer..if not that will need to be priority. I would then ask him when can you start allocating property. You may see you dog as your hairy child but the law sees him as property..sorry. You need to demand the dog in the property accessment.
Good luck!!
2007-02-07 11:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by Maybe I am a smartass..so what 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your lawyer. See if it can be worked into the divorce agreement. I bet he doesn't want the dog, he just wants to hurt you; he's a jerk. But if the courts can't do anything about it - neither can you... You'll just have to move on and get a new dog.
2007-02-07 11:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes see your lawyer about that. It's obvious that he knows you want that dog so much so he is only keeping it from you because you want to fight for it. I don't think it's about the dog but the control he's putting over you. Take him to court because he shouldn't punish an innocent dog just to get his kicks off of you.
2007-02-07 11:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by princessk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who bought the dog? IGo to Judge Judys court!
2007-02-07 11:56:01 · answer #8 · answered by AmandaHugNKiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to hire an attorney and ask them how to go about getting this dog back. I sure hope you get your buddy back soon. The lawyer should be able to help you know what you are entitled to. I hope things get better for you soon:)
2007-02-07 11:32:06 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have to take him to court and battle it out infront of a judge. Sounds like he's just beingn spiteful, maybe a judge will take pity on that fact. Bummer ...
2007-02-07 11:30:06 · answer #10 · answered by restless_nymph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋