Q: My ex won't return my dog. She claims I gave him to her. What court do I file a lawsuit in to get my dog back?
I have the purchase receipt in my name only. I also had to get my mother's permission to buy the dog, since I'm living at home and attending college. We're both listed on the veterinarian records Although she filled them out and put her name first. Because of this this registration rabies and neuter documents are in her name. The vet bill's show me paying twice and her 3 times, but I transferred money from my account to hers to cover what she spent. My family and I have been trying for weeks to communicate with her with no response she's now blocked all ways for me to communicate. I just want my dog back
A:
You would file a replevin action in the county court where the dog is assumed to be located at.
Replevin is a complicated process but you can attempt to represent yourself by using forms created by the state of Colorado. The forms are categorized under "Money Cases" for some reason.
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/PDF/JDF%20115%20Replevin%20Instructions.pdf
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Forms_List.cfm?Form_Type_ID=31
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