Batavia, OH asked in Animal / Dog Law for Ohio

Q: The dog is AKC registered and microchipped in my husband’s name But state licensed and all recent vet records are in my

Name we are divorcing, I don’t want the dog but he will not take care of the dog nor sign the AKC paperwork to me do I have the right to transfer him to someone that will care for him

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A: No, you should discuss the dog with your divorce attorney. He/she is marital property and should be divided/move based on the division of assets.

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