Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

If you believe her mother, then you should notify animal control and ask them to check on the dog. You can also go into court and ask for an order of protection returning the dog to you until animal control completes its investigation. Domestic animals covered under the domestic violence act. There is probably a help desk at the courthouse with someone who can help you complete the paperwork for the Order of Protection. I don't know what you are paying her the money for if she is now claiming ownership of the dog but you didn't ask about that. I wouldn't worry about her suing you for slander. Anybody can sue anybody for anything and her would be her burden to somehow prove that she has been damaged by your comment.