Ex- GF is about to try to sue for my dog

[JeepGuy79]

Long story short, I bought a dog a few years ago while dating this girl... she was under some misunderstanding that he was a gift for her. I never had that idea in my head. Anyway, I dump her... she is mad... my mini weiner dog and me are super close (he cries like a baby human when I leave no exaggeration) so I guess just to get back at me or maybe she wants him I dunno she is telling people she is going to take me to court over him. She also has said she is going to get a writ of replevin for him. hah.

Like most dudes I don't tell all. So what she doesn't know is that I have the original bill of sale written to me only at my address, I have him AKC registered to me only at my address, and home again micro-chipped to me only at my address. The only emergency contact listed is my mom. Anyway this girl doesn't know I have any of this done and thought his paper work got lost before he was registered. It did (lost in my file cabinet with my other legal docs) lol. Anyway, she has been going around telling every cop she can contact that I have illegal drugs and firearms stored in my house I guess hoping they come kicking my door in.

I know it is messed up but her trying to cause legal issues for me makes me want her to take me to court over him so she blows a day of work and all the court costs and then gets humiliated when she finds I have him documented in the court room. She has payed a couple of his vet bills and groomings, but I have bought parts and repairs for her car and don't think I own any part of it. I just want to make sure I don't lose him in court. Anyone have any ideas of other documents or things I might need? Anyone dealt with this before? I was going to let her keep him every once in a while till she went all nutty on me. Now there is no chance I want her around him. Ideas, help?

[barstoolguru]

Just stay away from her or she will cause trouble and leave a TV or radio on and it will help with the separation issues with the dog

[C-dub]

I am not a lawyer, but it sounds like you are probably okay. Especially, since the dog's registration is in your name.

Also, I hope she does not have a key to your place. Wouldn't want her to steal the little guy.

[JeepGuy79]

He has his own TV I turn on in his room when guests are here so he doesnt bark at ATV's and stuff if he gets noisy. Never thought about turning it on when away. I will try it out. he likes animal shows it seems I guess cause of the sounds.

I got my keys back from her and my garage door opener but she thought she was sneaky and made copies of my keys with her sister. Then went bragging about it. So I had to change all my locks. I have cameras in and out of my house running thru my home server and I just go to an IP and I can view all from work or even phone. (phone is slow though) some of the cameras are set to record at certain motion levels. Some record all the time. She knows I have them and I doubt she would try to come steal him. I dunno what she had planned to do with a copy of my key though.

BTW 5 locks all keyed the same are not that cheap. Don't give out your keys. I even reprogrammed my garage door openers.

Oh I also have him registered in the AKC pet recovery thing in only my name. I would put a GPS on him if it wasn't so big.

[SewTexas]

someone was talking on one of the corgi boards about a gps'd micro-chip? now I don't know if that is a real thing or if that was someone day-dreaming, but they made it sound like it was real.

[Piney]

Ex means ex
Change the locks (as done) , get a PO box and forward your mail for a couple of months, reduce contacts to zero.

Does she know you frequent this forum and post here ? Be cautious about what you post.

[pbwalker]

I'm glad I'm married

[Lonest4r]

Does she know details of what firearms you own? She might try some funny business about you threatening her or something to get you in legal trouble. If she is as crazy as she sounds, I would talk with a lawyer privately about ways to protect yourself from potential claims she may try to make.

[JeepGuy79]

She knows I frequent a couple forums but just the jeep ones I think.

The gun thing really ticked me off. She told this chick who is married to a cop that I put a gun against my head and her hand on the trigger. Which is absurd and 100% made up. Then starts telling her she thinks I have pot with PCP in it and that I have "A LOT" (thats how she wrote it) "of assault rifles". I am a Texan, of course I own some guns. All my NFA stuff is 100% legal tax payed and original stamps with my trust. The weed/pcp thing is so dumb it doesnt even deserve comment. My best guess is that she is trying to get a swat team to come kick my door in and I get sprayed down. I dunno.

I got a new phone and everything. I just wish the crazy girl would move on. The PO box is a good idea. Ive been trying to stay off the grid a bit till all this nonsense cools off.

[OldCannon]

She knows I frequent a couple forums but just the jeep ones I think.

The gun thing really ticked me off. She told this chick who is married to a cop that I put a gun against my head and her hand on the trigger. Which is absurd and 100% made up. Then starts telling her she thinks I have pot with PCP in it and that I have "A LOT" (thats how she wrote it) "of assault rifles". I am a Texan, of course I own some guns. All my NFA stuff is 100% legal tax payed and original stamps with my trust. The weed/pcp thing is so dumb it doesnt even deserve comment. My best guess is that she is trying to get a swat team to come kick my door in and I get sprayed down. I dunno.

I got a new phone and everything. I just wish the crazy girl would move on. The PO box is a good idea. Ive been trying to stay off the grid a bit till all this nonsense cools off.

Lawyer up, bud, now. No other cure.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

I'm glad I'm married

[The Annoyed Man]

She knows I frequent a couple forums but just the jeep ones I think.

The gun thing really ticked me off. She told this chick who is married to a cop that I put a gun against my head and her hand on the trigger. Which is absurd and 100% made up. Then starts telling her she thinks I have pot with PCP in it and that I have "A LOT" (thats how she wrote it) "of assault rifles". I am a Texan, of course I own some guns. All my NFA stuff is 100% legal tax payed and original stamps with my trust. The weed/pcp thing is so dumb it doesnt even deserve comment. My best guess is that she is trying to get a swat team to come kick my door in and I get sprayed down. I dunno.

I got a new phone and everything. I just wish the crazy girl would move on. The PO box is a good idea. Ive been trying to stay off the grid a bit till all this nonsense cools off.

Lawyer up, bud, now. No other cure.

Absolutely lawyer up, and then consult your lawyer about going on the offensive. It might not hurt to have some kind of protective court order in your favor on record so that when she eventually does screw up enough to involve the police (and she will), SHE will be one taking the ride downtown, not you.

I'm glad I'm married

Bingo.

Man, what a hassle. Sorry she is being such a pain for you.

[jmra]

I think I would get her on the phone (recorded) under the pretense of making arrangements to give her the dog. Get her to admit to the lies/reasons behind her actions and then tell her "see ya".

[Piney]

She knows I frequent a couple forums but just the jeep ones I think.

&SNIP&

I got a new phone and everything. I just wish the crazy girl would move on. The PO box is a good idea. Ive been trying to stay off the grid a bit till all this nonsense cools off.

I understand you're looking for what to do -- but posting about it on a public forum isn't exactly "going off the grid". Neither is keeping up with friends, who may be on both sides of the fence. TAM's comment about taking on an offensive stance is spot on. Lawyer up and follow his/her recommendations. These types of "ex" situations you describe require action on your part. It's not just going to go away on its own.

[Vol Texan]

Absolutely lawyer up, and then consult your lawyer about going on the offensive.

These types of "ex" situations you describe require action on your part. It's not just going to go away on its own.

You can't jump into the boxing ring and expect to win if the only thing you do is block punches. Eventually, you've got to throw a couple of your own.

It sounds like you're doing a decent job of 'blocking' (e.g. changed the locks, registered & chipped the dog, changed the phone number, re-programmed the garage door code), and she's doing nothing but 'punching' (e.g. asked the cops to go after you, lied about you with drugs & firearms, copied your key, lied about abuse). (OK, her punches are just jabs for now, because none have caused any real damage, but you can only take the jabs for so long.)

In short, she has nothing to lose by continuing to 'punch' and 'jab', and you have nothing to gain by doing nothing but 'block' her attacks. Sounds like a lose-lose situation for you, unless you adopt TAM's and Piney's suggestion and make it less pleasant for her to keep up the attack.