Sunday, 26 January 2014

What determines legal pet ownership? If an unmarried couple both want equal ownership of a pet? What are the cheapest steps to take that's s...

Question

What determines legal pet ownership? If an unmarried couple both want equal ownership of a pet? What are the cheapest steps to take that's still legally binding?



Answer

Prepare a document listing the details of the agreement, list a nominal consideration, say $1, and have both parties sign it before a notary.



Answer

A pet is like any other property - a sofa, car, shirt, etc. How would you determine ownership of a sofa? Most lawyers would say produce a receipt demonstrating purchase and proof of payment. Same with a pet.

Mike.



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