Unfortunately, this is not how property ownership works. A dog is considered property.

I run into issues like this frequently in my practice. Your first step is to contact an attorney. His odds of getting custody cannot be predicted and you should not listen to any attorney who guarantees an outcome, which is an ethics violation.

There is no such thing as "custody" of a dog because a dog is considered property under the law. If they are not caring for the animal, you should call animal control.

There is no way to predict the outcome of your case. You should hire a lawyer.

There are certain ways that service must be made in North Dakota, outlined in North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 5. Good luck!

Most likely yes. If a contract is a bargained for exchange among multiple parties, then it will likely be an enforceable contract. This is general legal advice. Adequate legal advice can only be given after meeting with the client and discussing all the facts of his or her situation. Good luck!

Call Legal Services of North Dakota.

You should contact an adoption lawyer in Arizona.

You need to call an attorney to address this question. Adequate advice for this issue cannot be provided online.

I apologize, but it does not appear you have submitted a question that can be answered. Who do you want the fathers to "step up" contact with?

Yes. Whether the damages that have occurred justify getting a lawyer, however, is fact-dependent.

Yes, you will likely need a lawyer.

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