 | 
11-15-2006, 11:54 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 2
| |  Who keeps the dog?
I am currently engaged. My fiance bought me a puppy as a valentine's day gift almost 2 years ago. Four months later we got engaged and moved in together. We are having alot of problems and don't know if we will make it through. My question is who gets to keep the dog? He has threatened me that he will take her from me. I'm hoping we work things out, but wanted peace of mind in the event we break it off. Since she was a gift, wouldn't I get to keep her?? What are my rights?
I live in Arizona.
Last edited by luvmydog; 11-15-2006 at 11:59 PM.
Reason: Forgot to include state
|
11-16-2006, 05:20 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 41,458
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by luvmydog  I am currently engaged. My fiance bought me a puppy as a valentine's day gift almost 2 years ago. Four months later we got engaged and moved in together. We are having alot of problems and don't know if we will make it through. My question is who gets to keep the dog? He has threatened me that he will take her from me. I'm hoping we work things out, but wanted peace of mind in the event we break it off. Since she was a gift, wouldn't I get to keep her?? What are my rights?
I live in Arizona. | The dog is property, so its listed in someone's name. Someone is the legal owner unless the dog is unregistered. Who is the legal owner? |
11-16-2006, 06:42 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio
Posts: 31,823
| | | The legal owner is OP as it was given to her for a Valentine's Day gift. As such ownership was transferred from boyfriend to OP when the property was gifted.
__________________
Parents should remember three things: Love your kids more than you hate your ex (or soon to be ex) & when you have children the relationship with the other parent is until death parts you & how you treat your children determines what type of nursing home you end up in.
Nothing stated by me should be taken as giving you legal advice or forming an attorney/client relationship. The devil is in the details after all.
Licensed to practice law in Ohio and a Guardian Ad Litem for children
|
11-16-2006, 07:12 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 41,458
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohiogal The legal owner is OP as it was given to her for a Valentine's Day gift. As such ownership was transferred from boyfriend to OP when the property was gifted. | I agree with that, however its going to be simpler if she is also the registered owner. |
11-16-2006, 08:19 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,252
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by luvmydog I am currently engaged. My fiance bought me a puppy as a valentine's day gift almost 2 years ago. Four months later we got engaged and moved in together. We are having alot of problems and don't know if we will make it through. My question is who gets to keep the dog? He has threatened me that he will take her from me. I'm hoping we work things out, but wanted peace of mind in the event we break it off. Since she was a gift, wouldn't I get to keep her?? What are my rights?
I live in Arizona. | He paid for that dog and he should get to keep it.
Why should he have to give up two dogs? |
11-16-2006, 08:27 AM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 25
| | I'm not a lawyer, so I may be really going out on a limb here, but is it possible Bali may have women issues?  |
11-16-2006, 08:29 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: "Harvey and Me"
Posts: 25,177
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bali Hai He paid for that dog and he should get to keep it.
Why should he have to give up two dogs? | Wrong. A gift received before marriage is the separate property of the receiver. Since there has been no marriage, the receiver retains the gift regardless of registration or other ploys.
Black letter law.
__________________
Just because I'm a miserable human being doesn't mean I'm not right... |
11-16-2006, 09:25 AM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 2
| | | When I got her I did sign up for a license, so I believe she is registered in my name.
I emailed the county animal control to verify. Thanks for everyone's help - except that one jerk Bali. |
11-16-2006, 10:58 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kansas City
Posts: 11,783
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bali Hai He paid for that dog and he should get to keep it.
Why should he have to give up two dogs? |
I really think you should try to be more of an ass Bali. Really. Because ya know, your bitterness, it's just not as obvious as it used to be.
My ex tried that same line of thinking when we got divorced. Guess who retained ownership of all 5 horses? Here's a hint: It wasn't the one who paid for them.
__________________ Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
~ Carl Bard |
11-16-2006, 10:58 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,771
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by luvmydog When I got her I did sign up for a license, so I believe she is registered in my name.
I emailed the county animal control to verify. Thanks for everyone's help - except that one jerk Bali. | Oh get over it, you just have to understand Bali, I am sure his tongue was planted firmly in his cheek when he wrote that. And Bali is still healing from the train marks left by his throwing wife.   |
11-16-2006, 11:42 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,252
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by CJane I really think you should try to be more of an ass Bali. Really. Because ya know, your bitterness, it's just not as obvious as it used to be.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll certainly try to improve in this area.
My ex tried that same line of thinking when we got divorced. Guess who retained ownership of all 5 horses? Here's a hint: It wasn't the one who paid for them. | You mean five horses and one horses @ss don't you? |
11-16-2006, 11:50 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kansas City
Posts: 11,783
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bali Hai You mean five horses and one horses @ss don't you? | No, I didn't retain ownership of the horse's ass. I divorced him.
__________________ Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
~ Carl Bard |
11-16-2006, 12:00 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 9,771
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by CJane No, I didn't retain ownership of the horse's ass. I divorced him. | that was funny, but see what happens when you kick the cage??  | |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread |  Linear Mode | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:27 PM.
