ls32ssibm Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Strange question from a strange perspective, but here's to hoping somebody may know. My best friend is currently living with his girlfriend. He's wanted a dog for some time (after I got one and put the bug in him), but isn't the time of guy to pull the trigger without some serious procrastination. So, I bought him a German Shepherd for Xmas. It's only 4 weeks old right now, and he'll be getting it in December. He knows about it and is very excited, so it's not like I'm springing it on him. Here's the thing; one reason why I bought it for him (instead of letting him get one sometime next year like he said he was going to) is that I absolutely abhor his girlfriend. They have been off-on for 6 years, and she has already broken his heart at least once (that I know of, since I was there to help pick up the pieces) when she got caught having a cyber-affair with some guy that likely turned physical. Their relationship has been circling the drain again the past year or so and the only reason they haven't completely split is because she's a complete wreck (physically, financially) and knows she couldn't possible do any better and he has some self-esteem issues. Anyway, on to the question. If they split I know she'll hold the dog over his head. She's already saying on the social media sites "I'M getting a dog" or "WE'RE getting a dog" when in reality I'm getting it for HIM. If my name, and not his, is all on the paperwork from the breeder will that nullify any right she has to the dog should it ever become necessary to prove that I was the one who bought it and gifted it to him? Thanks.
threebyfate Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 With many jurisdictions, third party gifts to one of the parties, as long as you state the dog's only for him, aren't co-property when it comes time for the couple to split. Can't say this is definitive for every jurisdiction so it's best to ask a lawyer who's familiar with cohabitation laws within your state or province.
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