This sounds like a nuisance lawsuit. I recommend reporting this claim to your homeowners insurance carrier. They will hire a lawyer for you to defend. Your lawyer will be an experienced insurance defense lawyer and will get all medical and other records to properly evaluate this claim.... View More

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Most likely, the family court does not have jurisdiction over your dog.

The family court only has jurisdiction over dogs in divorces and only when the dog was acquired during the marriage and is the property of one or both of the spouses. In that... View More

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Arizona Theft requires "intent to deprive" a person of the property. Here, you did not commit theft because you were attempting to locate the owner to give them their property back. I believe you've done a good deed that would not be considered "theft." I... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

You’ve clearly built a strong bond with your cat, and it’s obvious that you’ve been the one providing care, attention, and love. While your mother may have covered some expenses like food and litter, the way she’s treated the cat and her statements that he is yours support your belief that... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You’ve already taken the right first step by documenting everything—screenshots, payment proof, and the broken promise. Since you live in Arizona and the transaction was initiated from there, you can likely file your lawsuit in small claims court in your own state. Courts often allow you to sue... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

I'm really sorry you and your family are going through this—it sounds terrifying and upsetting. When a child is assaulted, you have every right to pursue legal action. You can file a police report for the assault on your son and consider civil action for damages like emotional distress or... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Yes, there’s still a chance you could be sued, even if the trainer has equine insurance and signed a waiver with the boarding facility. In Arizona, horse owners can sometimes be held liable for injuries if it's believed they acted negligently or failed to warn about a known danger. The fact... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

It’s understandable to be in a difficult situation regarding the return of your dog. Legally, in Arizona, demanding payment for the return of a lost pet can be considered extortion, especially if the person didn't have a prior agreement with you to be compensated. While they may have cared... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

This situation sounds incredibly stressful and unfair. When animal control seizes your animals, they must follow proper legal procedures, and threatening you with a lawsuit for simply contacting them seems improper. You should document everything that has happened, including dates, names of... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm very sorry for this stressful incident. A starting point could be to contact the gas utility to figure out if the visit was from them - based on what you learn there and the opportunity to view the video,... View More

I'm landlord-tenant attorney, so I don't know too much about the situation. It's not relevant really whether you live there or not; if the dog's presence is violating the terms of her lease, it could be grounds for eviction. But they can't evict someone in 24 hours--it's a much longer process.

It's unusual, but it's possible. Animal cruelty is one of the listed crimes under the domestic violence statute. It may depend on whether his actions meet the standards of animal cruelty (see ARS 13-2910) and whether those actions are significant enough to impact what should happen with... View More

In your divorce proceeding, have your lawyer request exclusive temporary use and possession of your service animal. Be prepared to show the specific specialized training your service animal received for your particular disability, and correspondingly that your spouse does not share that disability... View More

I do think $40 and a pair of jeans is worth it just to avoid the hassle of a lawsuit and avoid the risk of possibly paying more at a Court. I'd have him sign something that it satisfies what you owe him for the death of his cat.

I will say this, though, only one of you had your animal... View More

You can sue her in a replevin action and if the court agrees you’ve proved ownership the court absolutely can order her to return your cat and even issue a writ to law enforcement directing them to go seize the cat to return to you.

Unfortunately, it is not as easy as merely requesting a civil standby. I have not filed a case like this personally, but I believe you should be able to file a case in justice court instead of at the superior court level since all you are seeking is possession of the property (dog). The fees will... View More

You will be hard-pressed to get an attorney to say with certainty that you could never be ordered to surrender the animal, I will say, however, that it is unlikely. First, she abandoned the animal and animals are considered property. Second, your father can likely only be held responsible for the... View More

You can have the person removed, and, ergo, the dog.

Most likely, no. Although, you didn't say how old the dog is, now. Most states and municipalities require dogs to have a rabies vaccine every year (if you get the yearly vaccine), so that could land you in trouble IF the vet reports it, but that's unlikely. They will probably just be glad... View More

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