Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

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?


Asked on 8/13/11, 11:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

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

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Answered on 8/14/11, 7:06 am
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

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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Answered on 8/14/11, 9:31 am


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