How to make a dog parenting plan after a breakup Decide if there will be a primary caregiver. Make a calendar or spreadsheet for sharing time. Create a savings account for expenses. Keep the dog on the same routine in both homes. When in doubt, get legal advice. Get a prenuptial agreement for dogs (i.e. a “pupnup”)
A pet agreement should include the landlord's and tenant's information, the place where the tenant will live with their pet, the inclusive dates of the contract (start date and end date), as well as how many pets are allowed within the property, and specify the amenities where the pet(s) are allowed.
Legally would be the person who purchased the dog. Unless you gave it to another person as a gift or surrendered it to a shelter or other such organization.
Checklist for a Sales Agreement When Buying a Dog Health. The seller should set out any health problems the dog has or might have and should guarantee that the dog is otherwise healthy. Vaccinations. List the vaccinations the dog has had and when they were given. History. Training. Pedigree. Quality. Price. Warranties.
If your ex is named as the owner, he is the owner and is entitled to take the dog. Do what you can to seek reimbursement for expenses but in the end, if he pushes it, you may be forced to give her up if he gets a court order or the police come.
To get back the dog, you will need to sue your ex in court. You will need to prove ownership of the dog to get full possession of the dog. Evidence will be bill of sale or contract to buy the dog, vet bills, microchip owner in the dog, food and care bills for the dog, etc.
The best solution is to settle pet custody outside of court, and to come to a mutual decision together. These can be hard conversations to have but, if you can, sit down with your partner and discuss what the arrangements for your pet's future should be, and whether the decision you have made will be the best for them.
Find Proof of Purchase. In most states, particularly when dealing with unmarried couples, the person who bought the dog or proves that the dog is their property is the one who keeps the dog.
How to make a dog parenting plan after a breakup Decide if there will be a primary caregiver. Make a calendar or spreadsheet for sharing time. Create a savings account for expenses. Keep the dog on the same routine in both homes. When in doubt, get legal advice. Get a prenuptial agreement for dogs (i.e. a “pupnup”)
Shared custody is most likely to be successful with younger, very well-adjusted, confident, and easy-going dogs. Equally important: How is the dynamic between the two partners after their separation? If the handoffs between the partners are angry and heated every time, this is not a fair situation for dogs.