Q: I took my dog (licensed, insured, all vet records in my name) from house, BF calling police. What will they do?
He signed the initial adoption papers but everything else is in my name. I left a home we shared jointly, and took the dog with me. He's threatening to call the police but as I understand this is a civil matter so would be resolved in small claims court. He is saying he is going to get kidnapping charges against me. Is that even possible? What should I do? Do I contact the police also?
A: Yes, it is a civil matter. Keep the dog and make sure you keep all records related to your dog. I would recommend speaking to an attorney to go over your options.
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A: I have consulted with two persons in Colorado that did have theft charges brought against them for similar issues. In the event you are contacted by police, you should have a consultation with an attorney who has practiced in this area for many years and can discuss potential liability. Typically these types of cases are civil matters, and again, you should contact an attorney and ask how many joint custody pet cases they have handled and what the outcomes were. It pays to hire someone with experience in this field as it is a very complicated area of law.
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